thermocline

noun ther·mo·cline \ ˈthər-mə-ˌklīn \

|Updated on: 5 Jul 2018

Definition of thermocline

: the region in a thermally stratified body of water which separates warmer surface water from cold deep water and in which temperature decreases rapidly with depth

Recent Examples of thermocline from the Web

Outlook: Eric Prey of Focused Fishing Guide Service reports: thermocline is developing at 28 feet.

— tyler mahoney special to the star, kansascity, "Fishing report: Prospects mixed on area lakes for week of June 20," 20 June 2018
Outlook: Guide Del Colvin reports: thermocline hasn’t started yet, but expected soon.

— tyler mahoney special to the star, kansascity, "Fishing report: Most waters clear and warming in Kansas, Missouri | The Kansas City Star," 16 May 2018

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