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salinity [sə′lin·əd·ē] (oceanography) The total quantity of dissolved salts in sea water, measured by weight in parts per thousand. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Tamarisk trees increase ground salinity, and inhibit the growth of native species. I was surprised you didn't mention the effect of salinity in ocean water ("Mystery of the Missing Heat: Upper ocean has cooled slightly in recent years, despite warming climate," SN: 9/30/06, p. In addition to recording how far and deep the seal swims, Costa's new high-tech sensors document ocean temperatures and salinity levels, or the amount of salt in the water. |
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