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Meaning of megaripple | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/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.

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