wetland
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- noun
- /ˈwɛtˌlænd/
- The desire to protect our nation's wetlands is a relatively recent phenomenon.
- net loss of wetlands
- loss of wetlands
- protect wetlands
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- When we restore coastal wetlands, which protect us from storm surge and also filter water, they store carbon.
- And they know now why, because those structures all along the the the southern coast of Spain destroyed all the wetlands.
- Because the land became swampy in the spring as the snow melted, they argued that Rapanos's development plan would destroy protected wetlands.
- And so I wanted to do ponds and little wetland marshes above the bank.
- Its organs are things like soil, water, forests, wetlands, a species, fish, whales.
- And I told them no, because it's entirely covered in state let wetlands.
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So far, they have found the wetlands are doing an excellent job, especially during major rainstorms.
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I got the photo of the wetlands right here!
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That may not be a wetland anymore.
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Fifty yards of nature preserve that is a wetland, as I'm sure you know.
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My work in these communities began more than ten years ago with studies on wetlands and associated agrofood systems.
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When we restore coastal wetlands, which protect us from storm surge and also filter water, they store carbon.
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Majuli is an important wetland with rare migratory birds, and it's a hub of Assamese religious culture.
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Ice ages left a legacy of wetlands amid the forest-clad Poconos.
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We've got lush wetlands that are that host migratory birds that come from afar.
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The park features several beautiful wetlands that support a variety of wildlife.
Synonyms
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A low wet area with trees and plants that is often flooded
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A low, wet area with grasses and reeds near water
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A wet, soft area of ground with dead plants
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Low wet land with grass near rivers or lakes
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Low land that often floods and has trees and bushes
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A low coastal area flooded by seawater where plants can live in salty water
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A low, wet area of land with grass that often lies between land and water
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A wet, spongy area of land made of dead plants used as fuel
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An area of wet land with a thick layer of old plant material that holds water
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A large low wet area with thick plants and water
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A low, wet area with tall grasses and standing water
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Wet, spongy land with moss and peat where plants and animals live
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A wet area where the ground stays wet and small trees like willows grow
Antonyms
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Etymology
Wetland is made of two simple words: wet ('covered with water') and land ('ground'). So a wetland is ground that is always or sometimes wet, which is why it is a special home for water plants and animals.