specific-volume anomaly

The excess of the actual specific volume of the sea water at any point in the ocean over the specific volume of sea water of salinity 35 parts per thousand ( + ) and temperature 0øC at the same pressure. Also known as steric anomaly.

Related terms:

• thermosteric anomaly
• dynamic-height anomaly
• steric anomaly
• specific yield
• specific retention
• anomaly
• volume transport
• isostatic anomaly
• Specific gravity
• specific energy