Subduction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009338",
  "term": "Subduction",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The process by which surface water masses sink and move beneath lighter water masses, typically occurring in regions of oceanic convergence or cooling. This downward and lateral movement transports properties like heat, salt, and dissolved gases into the ocean interior. It is a fundamental mechanism in global ocean circulation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/subduction/"
}