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metacenter

/ˈmet.əˌsen.tər/

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noun

/ˈmet.əˌsen.tər/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТехнический термин в корабельной архитектуре, обозначающий точку пересечения вертикальных линий, проходящих через центр плавучести судна в равновесии и при наклонении; расстояние от этой точки до центра тяжести указывает на остойчивость судна.

A technical term in naval architecture referring to the point of intersection between the vertical lines through the center of buoyancy of a ship in equilibrium and when inclined; its distance above the center of gravity indicates the ship's stability.

  1. Stability point in naval architectureC2formaltechnical

    The point of intersection between two vertical lines: one through the center of buoyancy of a ship's hull in equilibrium, and the other through the center of buoyancy when the ship is tilted. The height of this intersection above the center of gravity indicates the vessel's stability.

    ruТочка остойчивости в корабельной архитектуре

    • The naval architect calculated the metacenter to ensure the ship's stability in rough seas.
    • A higher metacenter generally indicates a more stable vessel.
    • The distance between the center of gravity and the metacenter is a critical factor in ship design.
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  • metacenters plural form
  • metacentres plural form
  • metacenters' possessive plural form
  • metacentres' possessive plural form
  • metacenter's possessive singular form
  • metacentre's possessive singular form