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barrier island

Polish translation: wyspa barierowa

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English term or phrase:barrier island
Polish translation:wyspa barierowa

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07:54 Mar 29, 2009
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Science - Geology
Additional field(s): Geography
English term or phrase: barrier island
Definition from CENGAGE learning:
A ridge of sand that runs parallel to the main coast but is separated from it by a bay or lagoon. Barrier islands range from 10 to 100 kilometers in length and from 2 to 5 kilometers in width. A barrier island may be as high as 6 meters above sea level. barrier reef A long, narrow reef that runs parallel to the main coast but is separated from it by a wide lagoon.

Example sentence(s):
  • Many people own vacation homes or condominiums on barrier islands, and more barrier islands are being developed for tourism. However, barrier islands are fragile, constantly changing ecosystems that are important for coastal geology and ecology. HowStuffWorks
  • The center provides a focal point for the Archie Carr Refuge and the associated barrier island by providing exhibit space, a presentation hall, and ongoing educational programs that promote stewardship of the area’s fragile natural resources. Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
  • Because of the lack of development, North Captiva Island is one of the last barrier islands home to bobcats and river otters. Barrier island Beach Rental
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wyspa barierowa
Definition:
Piaszczysta i piaszczysto-żwirowa forma akumulacyjna ukształtowana przez procesy falowe, zwana niekiedy barem wyspowym lub wyspą mierzejową, usytuowana równolegle do linii brzegowej. Wyspy tego typu są bardzo podatne na zmiany pod wpływem działalności fal, prądów morskich, przypływów, wiatru, zmian poziomu morza czy sztormów.
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wyspa barierowa


Definition from own experience or research:
Piaszczysta i piaszczysto-żwirowa forma akumulacyjna ukształtowana przez procesy falowe, zwana niekiedy barem wyspowym lub wyspą mierzejową, usytuowana równolegle do linii brzegowej. Wyspy tego typu są bardzo podatne na zmiany pod wpływem działalności fal, prądów morskich, przypływów, wiatru, zmian poziomu morza czy sztormów.

Example sentence(s):
  • W wyniku wzdłużbrzegowego i poprzecznego do brzegu przemieszczania się osadów, w miejscach spadku energii fal, powstają piaszczyste i piaszczysto-żwirowe formy akumulacyjne (kosy, mierzeje, bary wyspowe - wyspy barierowe) odgradzające i zamykające wgięcia linii brzegowej. - Akademia Morska w Gdyni  
ECOlibre
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Local time: 14:27
Native speaker of: Native in PolishPolish
PRO pts in category: 12
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Oliver Simões https://translate.google.com/?sl=pt&tl=en&text=ass%C3%A9dio%20sexual&op=translate https://en.bab.la/dictionary/portuguese-english/ass%C3%A9dio-sexual https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ass%C3%A9dio_sexual O dicionário do Marcílio Moreira de Castro também traduz o termo "sexual harrassment" como "assédio sexual". In "Dicionário de Direito, Economia e Contabilidade", 4a. edição, Editora Forense, Rio de Janeiro, 2013, p. 29. E até o Cambridge: "A funcionária denunciou o assédio sexual. The employee reported sexual harassment." https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/portuguese-english/assedio


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