Thermohaline

(adj) //ˌθɜːməʊˈheɪlaɪn//

Meaning

Relating to or involving the temperature and salinity of water, especially in the ocean

Pronunciation

UK /ˌθɜːməʊˈheɪlaɪn/

US /ˌθɜːrmoʊˈheɪlaɪn/

Example Sentences

Together, surface and deep currents create a global movement of water called the [thermohaline] circulation.

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A Simple Look at Ocean CurrentsOcean currents move billions of tons of water around the world every single day. These currents act like a giant circulation system that keeps our [planet's] climate balanced. A current is a large, fl...Read story

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