Metacenter

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.

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intersection, intersection point, metacentre, point of intersection, shipbuilding
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