"AMOC" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈeɪ.mɑk/ [US]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} AMOC (uncountable)
  1. (oceanography) Initialism of Atlantic meridional overturning circulation. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable Alternative form of: Atlantic meridional overturning circulation Categories (topical): Oceanography
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