word
thermohaline
thur-moh-HAY-lyn
ˌθɜːrmoʊˈheɪlaɪnListen
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Syllable breakdown
thermohaline
Dictionary meaning
Relating to ocean circulation driven by differences in temperature and salinity.
History and origin
Greek thermos (heat) + halos (salt).
Examples
- The thermohaline circulation carries heat around the planet's oceans.
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