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thermocline

THER-moh-klyn

ˈθɜːrməklaɪn

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thermocline

Dictionary meaning

A layer in the ocean or lake where temperature decreases sharply with depth.

Examples

  • The thermocline acts as a barrier between warm surface water and cold deep water.

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