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upwelling

UK
/ʌpˈwɛlɪŋ/
US
/ʌpˈwɛlɪŋ/

Translations

upwellingnoun
upwellings
pl
remontée d’eaux profondesOcéanographie.
The upwelling along the coast brought an abundance of fish to the area, benefiting local fishermen.
La remontée d’eaux profondes le long de la côte a apporté une abondance de poissons dans la région, au bénéfice des pêcheurs locaux.
remontéeSens général.
The upwelling of emotions during the ceremony was palpable among the attendees.
La remontée des émotions pendant la cérémonie était palpable parmi les participants.
Additional translations
surgissementPlus soutenu ou littéraire.
Synonyms
emergence
rise
influx
surge
ascension
upwellinggerund / present participle
UK
/ʌpˈwɛlɪŋ/
US
/ʌpˈwɛlɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g. “upwelling currents”
montantS’emploie surtout pour des eaux, des masses d’eau ou des courants.
The upwelling water masses deliver nutrients to surface-dwelling organisms.
Les masses d’eau montantes apportent des nutriments aux organismes vivant en surface.
upwellverb

upwelling

Gerund

upwelled
Past Simple
upwelled
Past Participle
upwelling
Gerund
UK
/ʌpˈwɛl/
US
/ʌpˈwɛl/
surgirS'emploie au sens figuré pour une émotion ou un sentiment qui monte soudainement en soi.
A deep sadness upwelled inside her as she read the letter.
Une profonde tristesse a surgi en elle en lisant la lettre.
remonterSe dit surtout d'un liquide ou d'un gaz qui monte vers la surface.
The ocean currents caused cold water to upwell from the depths.
Les courants océaniques ont fait remonter de l'eau froide des profondeurs.
Additional translations
monterVariante plus générale, surtout dans un registre descriptif.
Synonyms
rise
emerge
surface
come up
well up
Antonyms
sink
descend
subside

Definitions

upwellingnoun
An oceanographic phenomenon that involves the rising of deep, cold, and nutrient-rich water to the surface.
The upwelling along the coast brought an abundance of fish to the area, benefiting local fishermen.
A process or instance of something rising or coming to the surface.
The upwelling of emotions during the ceremony was palpable among the attendees.
upwellinggerund / present participle
Rising or moving upward from below, especially referring to water, air, or other substances.
The upwelling water masses deliver nutrients to surface-dwelling organisms.
upwellverb
To rise to the surface, especially of a liquid or gas.
The ocean currents caused cold water to upwell from the depths.
Of a feeling, emotion, or other non-material thing: to arise or surge upward within one.
A deep sadness upwelled inside her as she read the letter.
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