Mid-shelf

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
In the middle of a shelf. not-comparable
"This region, located approximately 70 km off the coast of Townsville, is characterized by the presence of semi-isolated midshelf reefs (5–15 km apart) separated by relatively deep sandy channels (40–70 m)."
2
Of medium quality. not-comparable

Example

"This region, located approximately 70 km off the coast of Townsville, is characterized by the presence of semi-isolated midshelf reefs (5–15 km apart) separated by relatively deep sandy channels (40–70 m)."

Etymology

From mid- + shelf.

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