"sofar channel" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sofar channel (uncountable)
  1. (hydrology, physics, nautical) The depth in the oceans, usually around 750 m below the surface, where the speed of sound is the lowest, causing it to transmit sound waves generated within this channel for long distances with little attenuation by acting as a waveguide. Wikipedia link: sofar channel Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Hydrology, Nautical, Physics Synonyms: SOFAR channel
    Sense id: en-sofar_channel-en-noun-0bYLgfFX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geography, hydrology, natural-sciences, nautical, physical-sciences, physics, transport

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