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Record 1 2004-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
CONT

The source of a river, usually a spring, is the furthest point of a river from its estuary or confluence with another river. ... Near its source, a river is usually insignificant, being a mere stream or brook, growing as more and more water drains into it.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
CONT

Source : le lieu d'émergence, l'origine d'où l'eau sort, le point d'origine d'un cours d'eau [...] la source d'une rivière [...]

Spanish

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