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upwelling

Pronunciation: /ʌpˈwɛlɪŋ/

Definition of upwelling

noun

  • an instance or amount of seawater, magma, or other liquid rising up: an upwelling of magma has caused long-lasting volcanic activity

adjective

  • (especially of emotion) building up or gathering strength:upwelling grief

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