Meaning of molasse | Babel Free
məˈlæsDefinitions
A shallow deposit of sandstone, shale and conglomerate in front of a rising mountain chain.
Examples
“The molasse provides a record of the wearing down of the Alpine range at a late stage; unlike the Flysch, it is largely non-marine.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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