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adj
Having restricted hydrologic circulation, leading to stagnant or anaerobic conditions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: geography, hydrology, natural-sciences
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adj
Depleted in dissolved oxygen and containing dissolved hydrogen sulfide.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences
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History
In reference to the Black Sea, in Ancient Greek called Πόντος Εὔξεινος (Póntos Eúxeinos, “Hospitable Sea”), which is known for anoxic bottom waters.
