Deltaic: meaning, definitions and examples

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deltaic

 

[ หˆdษ›ltษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

geological context

Deltaic refers to the landforms and sediments that are associated with deltas, which are landforms that develop at river mouths where freshwater meets sea or lake water. This term is often used to describe the sedimentary processes and ecological characteristics of such regions.

Synonyms

estuaries, fluvial, wetland

Examples of usage

  • The deltaic region supports diverse wildlife.
  • Farmers rely on deltaic soil for its fertility.
  • The deltaic landscape changes with river sediment deposits.
  • Deltaic environments are crucial for local fisheries.

Translations

Translations of the word "deltaic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deltaico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‡เคฒเฅเคŸเคพเคˆเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช deltaisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ deltaic

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะปัŒั‚ะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ deltaiczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใƒซใ‚ฟๆ€งใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท deltaรฏque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deltaico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deltaik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ธํƒ€์„ฑ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู„ุชุงูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deltaickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ deltaickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‰่ง’ๆดฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ deltaiฤni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ deltaรญsk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะปัŒั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒšแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ delta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deltaico

Etymology

The term 'deltaic' derives from the Greek letter 'Delta' (ฮ”), which resembles the triangular shape of a river delta. The concept of deltas has been studied since ancient times, particularly in relation to the Nile River's delta in Egypt, which has been a site of human civilization for thousands of years. The geological study of deltas became more structured in the 19th century with advancements in sedimentology and the understanding of river systems. As scientists studied the processes of sediment deposition and landform development, the adjective 'deltaic' came into use to describe the specific characteristics of these unique ecosystems and their importance to biodiversity and agriculture.