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Oil slick

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007678

A layer of petroleum or other oily substance floating on the surface of water, often resulting from spills or discharges. These slicks can spread rapidly, covering large areas and impacting marine ecosystems. Their presence can alter the air-sea interface, affecting gas exchange and wave damping.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007678
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007678",
  "term": "Oil slick",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A layer of petroleum or other oily substance floating on the surface of water, often resulting from spills or discharges. These slicks can spread rapidly, covering large areas and impacting marine ecosystems. Their presence can alter the air-sea interface, affecting gas exchange and wave damping.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/oil-slick/"
}

Record 6,664 of 10,702 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.