Définition
Sens commun
Continental or marine deposit, which comes from alteration or disintegration of rocks and is transported by rivers, glaciers or winds. Sediments are differentiated by their mineralogical nature and size.
Source
according to the Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Biodiversity and Nature Conservation of 2017 and IOWater
Thématiques associées
Autres termes utiles à la compréhension issus du glossaire
Terme associé dans le Thésaurus Eau et Biodiversité
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Review status
Soumis au comité de relecture.