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thermocline

noun

/ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

Meaning

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

The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.

temperature gradient, thermal layer, oceanic boundary

uniform temperature, surface layer, constant warmth

a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particula...

A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.

a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website

the necessary tools, machines, or other items needed for a particular purpose

The quality of wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

the action of explaining the meaning of something