Diapycnal mixing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004972",
  "term": "Diapycnal mixing",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The process by which properties like heat, salt, and momentum are transported across surfaces of constant potential density in a stratified fluid, such as the ocean or atmosphere. This mixing is driven by small-scale turbulence and internal waves, which dissipate energy and homogenize water masses. It is a key mechanism for redistributing tracers and influencing large-scale ocean circulation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/diapycnal-mixing/"
}