Vagn Walfrid Ekman

Definitions of Vagn Walfrid Ekman
  1. noun
    Swedish oceanographer who recognized the role of the Coriolis effect on ocean currents (1874-1954)
    synonyms: Ekman
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    oceanographer
    a scientist who studies physical and biological aspects of the seas
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