"meromixis" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Back-formation from meromictic. Etymology templates: {{backformation|en|meromictic}} Back-formation from meromictic Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} meromixis (uncountable)
  1. A circumstance where a body of water does not fully mix and circulate, causing stratification. Tags: uncountable
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