Imaginary surface coinciding with the earth's sea level Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, June 12, 2009 · 42-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, June 12, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 12, 2009 · 42-Across · 5 letters
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The shape, extending through landmasses (continents, etc.), that the surface of the oceans of the Earth would take under the influence of the Earth's gravity and rotation alone, disregarding other factors such as winds and tides; that is, a surface of constant gravitational potential at zero elevation.
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