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