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Oceanic Chemistry and Biogeochemistry
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What is the primary source of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) in the ocean?
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Atmospheric CO₂
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The primary source of DIC in the ocean is atmospheric CO₂, which dissolves into seawater and forms carbonic acid (H₂CO₃).