Upwelling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Upwelling is a noun meaning An upward movement from a lower source.
Meaning
An upward movement from a lower source.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of upwell
- the oceanographic phenomenon that occurs when strong, usually seasonal, winds push water away from the coast, bringing cold, nutrient-rich deep waters up to the surface
Example Sentences
Rather separate from the abolitionist campaign, although likewise led by anglophone Evangelicals, was a sudden upwelling of commitment to worldwide mission.
Word Forms
- upwellings
Antonyms for upwelling
Common opposites include downwelling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include upswing, climb, ascent, rise, surge, upturn.
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