"Revelle factor" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: After American oceanographer Roger Revelle. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=Revelle factor}} Revelle factor (uncountable)
  1. (marine chemistry) A measure of how readily ocean waters will uptake atmospheric carbon dioxide. Wikipedia link: Revelle factor, Roger Revelle Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Chemistry
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