upwelling

Meaning

Noun

1. An upward movement from a lower source.
2. the oceanographic phenomenon that occurs when strong, usually seasonal, winds push water away from the coast, bringing cold, nutrient-rich deep waters up to the surface

Verb

present participle and gerund of upwell

upwell

To rise from a lower source; to well up.

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Synonyms

blowing

blow off

blowout

disgorging

eruption

extrusion

shoot up

squirt

vomit

upsurging

up rush

ejet

Etymology

From up- + welling.