🌡️thermocline

noun
/ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

Meaning

A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.

Example Sentences

The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.

Synonyms

temperature gradient, thermal layer, oceanic boundary

Antonyms

uniform temperature, surface layer, constant warmth

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