(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
Used in a Sentence
saltation
How to use saltation in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for saltation.
Editorial note
One measurement where video might be valuable is measuring the saltation threshold, or the wind speed at which grains begin to move, of the surface using rotor downwash.
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Quick take
(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of saltation gathered in one view.
(genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for saltation.
noun
(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
noun
(genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
noun
an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
noun
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
See also: dancing, dance, terpsichore
noun
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
Example sentences
One measurement where video might be valuable is measuring the saltation threshold, or the wind speed at which grains begin to move, of the surface using rotor downwash.
If avalanches can behave like a fluid due to a saltation layer, and saltation can happen to sand particles in wind, then couldn't the streaks be caused by sand/wind instead of water?Any geologists reading that could offer an opinion?
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use saltation in a sentence?
One measurement where video might be valuable is measuring the saltation threshold, or the wind speed at which grains begin to move, of the surface using rotor downwash.
What does saltation mean?
(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
What part of speech is saltation?
saltation is commonly used as noun.