What is another word for gradient wind?
Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈe͡ɪdi͡ənt wˈɪnd] (IPA) 
Gradient wind refers to the wind that blows parallel to the isobars, which are lines of equal pressure on a weather map. It is a term used in meteorology to describe the wind component that results from the balance between the Coriolis force and the pressure gradient force. There are several synonyms for gradient wind, including geostrophic wind, pressure gradient wind, and equilibrium wind. The geostrophic wind is a synonym that is used when the curvature of the isobars is negligible, and the wind is in a straight-line motion. The pressure gradient wind is a synonym that highlights the influence of the differences in pressure on the direction of the resulting wind. The equilibrium wind is a synonym that describes the balance between the Coriolis force and the pressure gradient force that affects the wind direction.
