upwelling
nounHow many syllables in upwelling?
There are 3 syllables in the word upwelling.How to pronounce upwelling:
Definition of upwelling:
- upwelling (noun):
- the process or an instance of rising or appearing to rise to the surface and flowing outward
- the process of upward movement to the ocean surface of deeper cold usually nutrient-rich waters especially along some shores due to the offshore movement of surface waters (as from the action of winds and the coriolis force)
Synonyms for upwelling:
ascension
ascent
climb
elevation
heave
rise
rising
soar
thrust
upheaval
uplifting
upraising
upsurge
upsweep
upswing
upthrust
uptrend
upturn
Antonyms for upwelling:
dribble
drip
drop
rivulet
runnel
seepage
thin stream
trickle
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