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downdrift en · ADV

Pronunciation

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Etymology

From down- + drift.

Meanings

(not-comparable) On the downward side of a drift.
- A groyne promotes the build-up of sediment on its updrift side, and reduces erosion on the downdrift side.

downdrift en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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Etymology

From down- + drift.

Meanings

A lowering (over time) of the pitch of the tones of a tonal language.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
downdrifts	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Translations (1)

es disminución general de la frecuencia acústica (Translations)