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Bedload

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Translation of "bedload" into Russian

bedload
Noun
raiting
bedload
bedloads pl
донный нанос
The river's bedload consists of gravel and sand.
Донный нанос реки состоит из гравия и песка.

Definitions

bedload
Noun
raiting
The sediment that is transported by a stream along its bed, typically consisting of particles that are too heavy to be carried in suspension.
The river's bedload increased significantly after the heavy rains, causing more sediment to be deposited downstream.
bedload
Adjective
raiting
Relating to sediment that is transported along a stream bed.
Bedload transport is influenced by flow velocity and channel slope.

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