Water mass transformation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010109",
  "term": "Water mass transformation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The alteration of the temperature and salinity properties of an ocean water mass due to air-sea interaction or mixing with other water masses. This process can involve heat exchange, evaporation, precipitation, or freshwater input from rivers or ice melt. It is a fundamental mechanism driving ocean circulation and climate variability.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/water-mass-transformation/"
}