Metalimnion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-017053",
  "term": "Metalimnion",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The middle layer of a thermally stratified lake or reservoir. In this layer there is a rapid decrease in temperature with depth. Also called thermocline.\n\n2. (MET-uh-LIM-knee-on) The middle layer in a thermally stratified lake or reservoir. In this layer there is a rapid decrease in temperature with depth.\n\n3. Middle layer of a thermally stratified lake or reservoir. In this layer there is a rapid decrease in temperature with depth. Also called thermocline.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "see_also": [
    "Thermocline"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Aquatic Biodiversity Glossary; Terms of Environment",
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms",
    "Aquatic Biodiversity Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/metalimnion/"
}