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Barchan
UK
/ˈbɑː.kən/
US
/ˈbɑr.kæn/
Translation of "barchan" into Russian
barchan
Noun
UK
/ˈbɑː.kən/
US
/ˈbɑr.kæn/
barchan
barchans pl
The desert was filled with barchans as far as the eye could see.
Пустыня была заполнена барханами, насколько хватало глаз.
Additional translations
песчаная дюна
Definitions
barchan
Noun
UK
/ˈbɑː.kən/
US
/ˈbɑr.kæn/
A crescent-shaped sand dune with the tips pointing downwind, typically found in desert environments.
The barchan dunes in the Sahara Desert are constantly shifting due to the strong winds.
barchan
Adjective
UK
/ˈbɑː.kən/
US
/ˈbɑr.kæn/
Relating to or characteristic of a barchan dune; crescent-shaped and formed by wind action.
Researchers mapped several barchan ridges along the desert margin.