UPWELLING
(verb, noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Upwelling.
Upwelling - as a verb
(of a fluid) to rise from a lower source; to well up.
Upwelling - as a noun
An upward movement from a lower source.
The oceanographic phenomenon that occurs when strong, usually seasonal, winds push water away from the coast, bringing cold, nutrient-rich deep waters up to the surface
Example Sentences
"The upwelling of cold water brought nutrients to the surface."
"Scientists observed a significant upwelling of warm water in the Pacific Ocean."
"The upwelling of magma resulted in a volcanic eruption."
"Fishermen often target areas of upwelling because they attract large schools of fish."
"The upwelling of sediment altered the composition of the riverbed."
Word Game Points
Is UPWELLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, upwelling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
UPWELLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is UPWELLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, upwelling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordUPWELLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is UPWELLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, upwelling is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordUPWELLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
