halocline
noun
hal·o·cline
ˈha-lə-ˌklīn 
: a usually vertical gradient in salinity (as of the ocean)
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The sinkholes open into the world’s largest underground river system, making for some spectacular halocline diving—exploring the zone where freshwater and saltwater meet.
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Sara Clemence, WSJ, 24 Mar. 2022
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Sara Clemence, WSJ, 24 Mar. 2022
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“Halocline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halocline. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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