deltaic

UK
/dɛlˈteɪ.ɪk/
US
/dɛlˈteɪ.ɪk/

Translations

deltaicadjective
more deltaic
Comp.
most deltaic
Super.
UK
/dɛlˈteɪ.ɪk/
US
/dɛlˈteɪ.ɪk/
deltaïqueCourant en géographie et en géologie.
The deltaic region was rich in biodiversity.
La région deltaïque était riche en biodiversité.
Additional translations
deltiqueVariante plus rare en langage scientifique.

Definitions

deltaicadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a delta, which is a landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.
The deltaic region was rich in biodiversity, supporting a wide variety of plant and animal life.
Consisting of or formed by sediment deposited by a river delta.
Deltaic sands and clays record the ancient course of the river.