downwelling

English

Etymology

From down- +‎ welling.

Noun

downwelling (plural downwellings)

  1. The sinking of a higher-density medium through a lower-density one.
  2. A current caused by the clash of two currents causing one to dive down.

Synonyms

  • (current): downwelling current

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Verb

downwelling

  1. present participle and gerund of downwell
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