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bedload  

Definition

  • The term bed load or bedload describes particles in a flowing fluid (usually water) that are transported along the stream bed. Bed load is complementary to suspended load and wash load. Bed load moves by rolling, sliding, and/or saltating (hopping). (Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bed_load)

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Entry terms

  • bed load

In other languages

  • French

  • charriage de fond
  • sédiment charrié sur le fond

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