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front
(english) In morphology, an anterior position. In oceanography, a region where a sharp gradient in temperature or salinity occurs, often indicating the demarcation between two current systems or water masses; usually associated with high biological activity. (See also: anterior, oceanography, morphology)
front
(french) En morphologie, une position antérieure. En océanographie, une région où un gradient de température se produit, qui souvent indique la démarcation entre deux systèmes courants ou masses d'eaux; habituellement associé avec une grande activité biologique. (See also: anterior, oceanography, morphology)
frente
(portuguese) Em morfologia, posição anterior. Em oceanografia uma zona onde ocorre um gradiente rápido de temperaturas que frequentemente indica a demarcação de dois sistemas de correntes ou duas massas de água; usualmente associada a actividade biológica. (See also: anterior, oceanography, morphology)

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