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  • In the oceans, a mixing process through which a component of seawater (e.g. salt) is transferred from a zone of higher concentration to a zone of lesser concentration.

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/6fe4680b-96e8-4304-ab32-c17a0769932c

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