Definition of Metacenter
Met`a`cen´ter
n.
1.
(Hydrostatics)
The
point
of
intersection
of
a
vertical
line
through
the
center
of
gravity
of
the
fluid
displaced
by
a
floating
body
which
is
tipped
through
a
small
angle
from
its
position
of
equilibrium
,
and
the
inclined
line
which
was
vertical
through
the
center
of
gravity
of
the
body
when
in
equilibrium
.
Related Words
intersection
,
intersection
point
,
metacentre
,
point
of
intersection
,
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