sea surface

noun, adj — 2 senses

sea surface

nounalso spelled sea-surface

1

Geography, Geology, Natural sciences, Oceanography The top layer of the ocean, where it meets the atmosphere.

Derived terms: sea-surface

sea-surface

adj

1

Geography, Geology, Natural sciences, Oceanography Of or pertaining to the top layer of the ocean.

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