↗️upwelling

noun
/ˈʌp.wel.ɪŋ/

Meaning

An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface.

Example Sentences

Upwelling brings nutrients to the ocean surface.

Synonyms

oceanic rising, nutrient flow, seawater circulation

Antonyms

downwelling, stagnation, retention

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