downwelling en · NOUN
Etymology
From down- + welling.
Meanings
- The sinking of a higher-density medium through a lower-density one.
- A current caused by the clash of two currents causing one to dive down.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| downwellings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Coordinates
riptide (current) · upwelling (current) · upwelling current (current) · riptide current (current)
Synonyms
downwelling current (current)