Meaning Aragonite saturation state
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Aragonite saturation stateA measure of the thermodynamic tendency for the mineral calcium carbonate to form or to dissolve. The symbol Ω (omega) is often used as shorthand for "calcium carbonate saturation state". By [..]
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Aragonite saturation stateThe saturation state of seawater with respect to aragonite (Ω) is the product of the concentrations of dissolved calcium and carbonate ions in seawater divided by their product at equilibrium: ( [Ca2+] × [CO32-] ) / [CaCO3]=Ω
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