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Southern Ocean

CEFR: A2
The oceanic division comprising the southernmost waters of the World Ocean, completely encircling the continent of Antarctica.

Synonyms

  • the Antarctic Ocean
  • circumpolar waters

Example Sentence

The Southern Ocean acts as a colossal planetary carbon sink, absorbing vast quantities of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

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