"milky sea" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: milky seas [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} milky sea (plural milky seas)
  1. (nautical) A bioluminescent phenomenon observable on moonless nights, caused by luminous plankton and bacteria, where the sea becomes milky white with a slight glow allowing one to see one's ship. The sea shines from horizon to horizon like a field of fresh snow (when only the surface layers shine) or a cloud (when deeper layers also shine). The phenomenon occurs most often in the Indian Ocean and off Indonesia; and does not require disruption to start shining. Categories (topical): Nautical Synonyms: milky seas Related terms: sea sparkle Coordinate_terms: mareel (english: a bioluminescent phenomenon that shines green, found off the Shetlands)
    Sense id: en-milky_sea-en-noun-bclZO4Ef Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: nautical, transport

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