CENTROBARIC

Etymology

Adjective

centrobaric (not comparable)

Relating to the centre of gravity or the process of finding it.

Source: Wiktionary

Cen`tro*bar"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. (

Definition: Relating to the center of gravity, or to the process of finding it. Centrobaric method (Math.), a process invented for the purpose of measuring the area or the volume generated by the rotation of a line or surface about a fixed axis, depending upon the principle that every figure formed by the revolution of a line or surface about such an axis has for measure the product of the line or surface by the length of the path of its center of gravity; -- sometimes called theorem of Pappus, also, incorrectly, Guldinus's properties. See Barycentric calculus, under Calculus.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition