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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The sinking of a higher-density medium through a lower-density one.
2. 2
   A current caused by the clash of two currents causing one to dive down.

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of downwell form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

downwelldownwelling currentdownwelling currentupwelling

Antonyms

All antonyms

upwelling

Etymology

From down- + welling.

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