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ocean current

 

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Noun ocean current has 1 sense
  1. ocean current - the steady flow of surface ocean water in a prevailing direction
    --1 is a kind of
    current, stream
    --1 has particulars:
     El Nino; equatorial current; Gulf stream; Japan current, Kuroshio current, Kuroshio; Peruvian current, Humboldt current

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Ocean Current

Description:

An ocean current refers to the continuous, directed movement of seawater within the oceans. These currents play a vital role in circulating heat, nutrients, and other substances around the globe. They are driven by factors such as temperature, wind patterns, tides, and differences in water density.

Senses and Usages:

Noun - Physical Sense:

An ocean current as a noun refers to the flow of water in a specific direction within the ocean. It can be categorized into surface currents, deep ocean currents, and tidal currents depending on their depth, location, and driving forces.

Sample Sentence:

The Gulf Stream is a powerful North Atlantic ocean current that influences weather patterns and marine ecosystems in both Europe and North America.

Noun - Figurative Sense:

In a figurative sense, an ocean current can symbolize a prevailing trend or flow of thought in society or a particular field of interest.

Sample Sentence:

In the ever-changing world of technology, following the latest trends is crucial to stay afloat in the ocean current of innovation.

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