water column
A 'water column' is an essential concept in environmental sciences, particularly in studying bodies of water and their characteristics at different depths.
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Definition
C1Environmental Sciences
(technical, academic)A vertical section of water from the surface to the bottom of a body of water, used to study variations in physical and chemical properties at different depths.
Example
- Researchers analyzed the water column to understand the temperature and salinity changes at various depths.
B2Deep-Sea Diving
(technical, informal)The zone in which divers ascend and descend in the water.
Example
- The diver carefully monitored his position in the water column during his ascent.
C1Rail Transport
(technical)A column beside a railway track used to refill a steam engine's water supply.
Example
- The train stopped at the station to use the water column before continuing its journey.
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