thermohaline
/ˌθɜrmoʊˈheɪlaɪn/
adjective
- Relating to the combined effects of temperature and salt content on the movement of ocean water.
- Thermohaline circulation drives the global movement of deep ocean currents.
- Scientists study thermohaline processes to understand how heat and salt are transported in the sea.
- Changes in thermohaline patterns can affect climate around the world.