De oceaancirculatie
Example: De oceaancirculatie beïnvloedt het klimaat wereldwijd sterk.
Definition
"De oceaancirculatie" refers to the large-scale movement of water within the world's oceans, driven by factors such as wind, temperature, and salinity differences. This circulation plays a crucial role in regulating global climate and distributing heat and nutrients across the planet.
Etymology
The term "de oceaancirculatie" is Dutch, combining "oceaan" meaning ocean and "circulatie" meaning circulation. The word "circulatie" comes from the Latin "circulatio," which means a circular motion or movement, reflecting the continuous flow of ocean waters. Did you know that understanding this circulation helps scientists predict climate changes?
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"De oceaancirculatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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the ocean circulation