Pycnocline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pycnocline is a noun meaning A boundary layer in a body of water between areas of different temperature or salinity.
Meaning
A boundary layer in a body of water between areas of different temperature or salinity.
More Meanings
- A layer of water where the density changes rapidly with depth
Example Sentences
The bay has fresher water at the surface and saltier water at the bottom, in between is the pycnocline.
Word Forms
- pycnoclines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thermocline, isopycnal, metalimnion, hypolimnion, isopycnic, shoreline.
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