Lysocline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lysocline is a noun meaning The depth in the ocean below which solubility of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) increases dramatically.
Meaning
The depth in the ocean below which solubility of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) increases dramatically.
Example Sentences
The causes of CaCO₃ dissolution above the lysocline are subject to debate and have been attributed to (i) dissolution in zooplankton guts; (ii) dissolution in microenvironments where bacterial oxidation of organic matter enhances this process; and (iii) dissolution of more soluble forms of CaCO₃, including pteropods and high-magnesium calcite.
Word Forms
- lysoclines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lixisol, lithocline, pedocal, lime, leptosol, limestone.
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