The metacentric height is a measurement of the initial static stability of a floating body. It is calculated as the distance between the centre of gravity of a ship and its metacentre. A larger metacentric height implies greater initial stability against overturning.

What is meant by Metacentric?

1 : of or relating to a metacenter. 2 : having the centromere medially situated so that the two chromosomal arms are of roughly equal length.

What do you mean by Metacentric chromosome?

Metacentric chromosome: A chromosome with arms of equal length.