tidal flow
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- noun
- /ˈtaɪdəl floʊ/
:
flujo de marea
- During high tide, the tidal flow brings in a variety of marine life to the shore.
- tidal flow wetlands
Examples
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In each of these wetlands, tidal flows are constrained by both a railroad bridge and, at the tidal inlet, a coastal highway.
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The reality, though, is that few Georgia planters employed the tidal flow method.
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In addition, there is minimal tidal flow, allowing insufficient drainage and the danger of the spread of diseases.
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Tidal flow wetlands flood and drain several times per day.
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The spatial pattern of fewer species in wetlands with impaired tidal flow suggests that mouth closure has reduced biodiversity.
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The tidal flow is influenced by the northwesterly current and can vary considerably, ranging from about 1.5 knots in the north to about 3 knots in the more restricted channels.
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Moreover, the health of the maritime habitat on the other side of the barrage must be dramatically affected by the obstruction of tidal flow and the destruction of estuarine breeding grounds for aquatic species.
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The eight species' regional occurrences indicate that species richness is greatest in wetlands with long histories of good tidal flow and lowest in wetlands that have been closed to tidal flow for one or more lengthy periods.
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The tidal flow at the estuary changes significantly with the phases of the moon.
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Fishermen often check the tidal flow to determine the best times to catch fish.
Synonyms
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A strong flow of water that happens when the tide moves
A part of a river where the tide makes the water go in the other direction or rise and fall
Antonyms
How Strong
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'tidal' (relating to tides) + 'flow' (movement of water), so the phrase plainly denotes water movement caused by tides. This straightforward compounding follows common cross-linguistic patterns and would be predictable to a B1 learner who knows both constituent words.
Etymology
Tidal flow comes from the clear image of water moving as the tide rises and falls and the sea flows into and out of bays and rivers. That's why it means 'the movement of water caused by the tides'.