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