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sediment-carrying capacity [1 record]

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Record 1 1996-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

Maximum sediment quantity per unit time which can be transported by a specified flow in a channel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Débit solide maximal qui peut être assuré par un chenal dans des conditions d'écoulement données.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geología
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
DEF

Cantidad máxima de sedimentos por unidad de tiempo que puede ser transportada por un caudal determinado en un cauce.

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