Downdrift

Noun

Définitions

1.NounA lowering (over time) of the pitch of the tones of a tonal language.

2.AdverbOn the downward side of a drift.

"A groyne promotes the build-up of sediment on its updrift side, and reduces erosion on the downdrift side."

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