Estuarial

//ˌɛs.tjʊˈɛəɹi.əl// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to an estuary not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or found in estuaries wordnet

Synonyms

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estuarineestuarineestuarine

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"Mangrove trees grow in shallow coastal and estuarial waters in the tropics — in Southeast Asia, Africa and the Americas. They provide breeding grounds for many marine species, and help prevent soil erosion by protecting land from strong waves and reducing flood damage."

Etymology

From estuary + -al.

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