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10:47 Nov 14, 2013 |
German to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Geology / Subsoil analysis | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Yorkshireman Germany Local time: 11:06 | ||||||
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4 +4 | Alluvial sand |
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3 +1 | fluvial sand |
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fluvial sand Explanation: fluvial sand n ENVIRON, INFR & DES Flußsand m Langenscheidt |
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Alluvial sand Explanation: Is the term for sands deposited by flowing water. Alluvial deposits are sands, silt, clay, gravel, or other matter deposited by flowing water, as in a riverbed, floodplain, delta, or alluvial fan. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2013-11-14 12:27:22 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Also known as fluvial sands. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 5 hrs (2013-11-14 16:17:30 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Before everyone types their fingers to the bone calling my attention to it - thanks to all who did - yes, I know that "Flussand" should have another "s" in the middle - Here it is FLUSSSAND |
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