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continental slope

noun

Meaning

  1. The steep, narrow fringe separating the coastal zone from the deep ocean

Etymology / origin

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Related words

bathyal district(English)bathyal zone(English)shoreface(English)shelfbreak(English)drop(English)slopeside(English)lowstand(English)shelf break(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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