Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thermohaline
Adjective
/ˌθɜːrmoʊˈheɪlaɪn/
Definition
Relating to the influence of temperature and salinity on the density of seawater.
Examples
- The thermohaline circulation helps distribute heat in the ocean.
- Researchers study thermohaline dynamics to better predict climate change impacts.
Meaning
Thermohaline processes are crucial in understanding ocean circulation, as they depend on the temperature (thermo) and salinity (haline) of the water.
Synonyms
- Density-driven
- Temperature-salinity
