English / word
ocean stratification
noun C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
The natural division of ocean water into distinct horizontal layers based on density, temperature, or salinity differences.
In context
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Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.
Synonyms
water column layering,marine density layering,ocean thermal stratification
Antonyms
ocean mixing,vertical overturning
Collocations
increased ocean stratification,upper ocean stratification,effects of ocean stratification