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单词 nepheloid
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Definition of nepheloid in English:

nepheloid

adjective ˈnɛfəlɔɪd
  • Oceanography and Limnology. Of sea or lake water: turbid. Chiefly in "nepheloid layer"noun a layer of water, typically near the bottom, containing suspended mineral particles and organic matter.

Origin

Mid 19th century (in an earlier sense). From post-classical Latin nepheloides from ancient Greek νεϕελοειδής cloudy (of urine) from νεϕέλη cloud + -οειδής.

Definition of nepheloid in US English:

nepheloid

adjectiveˈnɛfəlɔɪd
  • Oceanography and Limnology. Of sea or lake water: turbid. Chiefly in "nepheloid layer"noun a layer of water, typically near the bottom, containing suspended mineral particles and organic matter.

Origin

Mid 19th century (in an earlier sense). From post-classical Latin nepheloides from ancient Greek νεϕελοειδής cloudy (of urine) from νεϕέλη cloud + -οειδής.

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