contourite means A sedimentary deposit produced by thermohaline-induced deepwater bottom currents, possibly influenced by wind or tidal forces. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 92 out of 100.
Etymology
From contour + -ite.
noun
- A sedimentary deposit produced by thermohaline-induced deepwater bottom currents, possibly influenced by wind or tidal forces.