water column
Americannoun
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a conceptual vertical section of water, covering the full depth of a body of water and used to explain differences in water pressure, chemical composition, and other properties.
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Textiles. a measure of water resistance.
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Shortly after fertilization, the larvae become mobile and are capable of coordinated swimming as they disperse in the water column.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2024
“You just can’t see anything that’s moving through the water column at all. The exact moment of the incident was really the only interaction with, or sighting of, the shark.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2024
Scientists refer to these organisms as primary producers, and they thrive within the sea ice, within the water column, and on the seafloor.
From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2024
These so-called microplastics are spread throughout the water column and have been found in every corner of the globe, from Mount Everest, the highest peak, to the Mariana Trench, the deepest trough.
From National Geographic • Feb. 21, 2024
His foot hooked on something in the air and he hopped again, bounding up an invisible set of steps as Ivan’s water column thundered through where he had just stood.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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