"prodelta" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: prodeltas [plural]
Etymology: From pro- + delta. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pro|delta}} pro- + delta Head templates: {{en-noun}} prodelta (plural prodeltas)
  1. The part of a river delta that is furthest offshore and in which deposition is slowest

Inflected forms

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