word
thermohaline circulation
ther-moh-HAY-lin ser-kyoo-LAY-shun
ˌθɜːrmoʊˈheɪlɪn ˌsɜːrkjʊˈleɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
thermohalinecirculation
Dictionary meaning
global ocean circulation driven by differences in temperature and salinity; forms the global conveyor belt distributing heat around Earth; climate change threatens to disrupt this system with major consequences for weather patterns
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