Saltation (Noun)
Meaning 1
(genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species.
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 2
A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
An abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 4
Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- Pavan
- Nautch Dance
- Pas De Quatre
- Duet
- Pas De Trois
- Adagio
- Social Dancing
- Nautch
- Stage Dancing
- Break Dancing
- Phrase
- Ritual Dancing
- Slam Dancing
- Courante
- Skank
- Toe Dancing
- Pas De Deux
- Pas Seul
- Pavane
- Hoofing
- Mambo
- Break Dance
- Nauch
- Choreography
- Variation
- Step Dancing
- Slam Dance
- Saraband
- Ritual Dance
- Toe Dance
- Ceremonial Dance
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Meaning 5
(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Saltation is a common process on riverbeds, where sand particles are moved by the continuous flow of water.
- The leaping movement of sand particles in a sandstorm is a good example of saltation in the natural world.
- Saltation occurs when the force of a fluid, such as air or water, exceeds the weight of the sediment particles, lifting them up and transporting them downstream.
- As the river froze in the winter, the saltation of sand particles beneath the surface became visible through the transparent ice.
- The experiment was designed to study saltation in different fluid velocities and sediment types, with particular emphasis on how the process affects erosion and deposition patterns.