Fluvioglacial

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Describing a stream formed from glacial meltwater not-comparable

    "As previously discussed, the fluvioglacial environment is characterized by a wide fluctuation of discharge and, consequently, of transport capacity."

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"As previously discussed, the fluvioglacial environment is characterized by a wide fluctuation of discharge and, consequently, of transport capacity."

Etymology

From fluvio- + glacial.

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