euxinic
Meanings
adj
- Having restricted hydrologic circulation, leading to stagnant or anaerobic conditions.
- Depleted in dissolved oxygen and containing dissolved hydrogen sulfide.
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Etymology
In reference to the Black Sea, in Ancient Greek called Πόντος Εὔξεινος (Póntos Eúxeinos, “Hospitable Sea”), which is known for anoxic bottom waters.
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