saltation
IPA: sˈɔɫtˈeɪʃʌn
noun
- A leap, jump or dance.
- Beating or palpitation.
- (biology) A sudden change from one generation to the next; a mutation.
- Any abrupt transition.
- (geology, fluid mechanics) The transport of loose particles by a fluid (such as wind or flowing water).
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Examples of "saltation" in Sentences
- Saltation is also used by many small birds.
- There are two main ways to transport bed load traction and saltation.
- There are two mechanisms by which upwind saltation could be sustained.
- Saltation is downwind movement of particles in a series of jumps or skips.
- A saltating grain may hit other grains that jump up to continue the saltation.
- If saltation conditions prevail for long periods, ridges can grow indefinitely.
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