word
thermocline
THUR-moh-kline
ˈθɜːrmoʊˌklaɪnListen
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Syllable breakdown
thermocline
Dictionary meaning
A distinct water layer where temperature changes rapidly with depth.
History and origin
Greek thermē + klīnō.
Examples
- The divers felt a sharp chill when they crossed the thermocline.
Common mispronunciations
ther-MOCK-line
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