Subcurrents: meaning, definitions and examples
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subcurrents
[ ˈsʌbkərənts ]
water movement
Subcurrents refer to the currents that flow beneath the surface of a larger body of water. These subcurrents are typically caused by differences in temperature, salinity, or density of the water.
Synonyms
subsurface currents, undercurrents
Examples of usage
- The subcurrents in the ocean can affect the movement of marine life.
- Strong subcurrents can be dangerous for swimmers near the shore.
Translations
Translations of the word "subcurrents" in other languages:
🇵🇹 correntes secundárias
🇮🇳 उपधाराएँ
🇩🇪 Unterströmungen
🇮🇩 arus bawah
🇺🇦 підтечії
🇵🇱 prądy wtórne
🇯🇵 副流
🇫🇷 courants secondaires
🇪🇸 corrientes secundarias
🇹🇷 alt akıntılar
🇰🇷 부류
🇸🇦 تيارات فرعية
🇨🇿 podproudy
🇸🇰 podprúdy
🇨🇳 次级流
🇸🇮 podtokovi
🇮🇸 undirstraumar
🇰🇿 қосымша ағындар
🇬🇪 ქვედა დინებები
🇦🇿 alt axınlar
🇲🇽 corrientes secundarias
Word origin
The word 'subcurrents' originated from the Latin word 'sub-' meaning 'under' and the English word 'currents', combining to refer to the currents flowing beneath the surface.
See also: current, currently, currentness, subcurrent, undercurrent, undercurrents.