Meaning of megaripple | Babel Free
/ˈmɛɡəˈɹɪp(ə)l/Definitions
A giant ripple, typically of sand exposed to tidal action.
Examples
“Generally these undulations are less than 1 meter long. Van Straaten (1953, p. 1—2) used the term megaripple for ripple marks with wave lengths (fig. 4-13) greater than 1 meter.”
“Orientations of megaripple and sandwave crestline appear to be controlled by the mean current direction.”
“The epifauna of megaripples: species adaptations and population responses to disturbance.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.