lysocline

English

noun

Definitions

The depth in the ocean below which solubility of calcium carbonate (CaCO) increases dramatically.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek λύσις (a loosening, loosening, breaking loose).

Origin

Ancient Greek

λύσις

Gloss

a loosening, loosening, breaking loose

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

-lysis English
lyso- English
lysis Latin
lysosome French
-lisis Spanish, Castilian
κατάλυσις Ancient Greek
λύσις Ancient Greek
λύω Ancient Greek
-lyse Norwegian Bokmål
-lyse Norwegian Nynorsk
-lýza Czech
λύση Greek (modern)

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