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loess in Dutch

loess in Dutch is löss, Limburgse klei — loess means a loose, fine sediment made mostly of silt that has been deposited by the wind.

loess in Dutch

löss
noun
(geology) Any sediment, dominated by silt, of eolian (wind-blown) origin.
Limburgse klei
noun
(geology) Any sediment, dominated by silt, of eolian (wind-blown) origin.

What does "loess" mean?

  1. noun A loose, fine sediment made mostly of silt that has been deposited by the wind.
    "Thick beds of loess cover much of the region's farmland."
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loess in a sentence

  • Thick beds of loess cover much of the region's farmland.
  • Geologists studied the loess for clues about past wind patterns.

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What is "loess" in Dutch?
"loess" in Dutch is löss, Limburgse klei. loess means: A loose, fine sediment made mostly of silt that has been deposited by the wind.
How do you use "loess" in a sentence?
Example: "Thick beds of loess cover much of the region's farmland." In Dutch, "loess" is löss, Limburgse klei.
Are there other ways to say "loess" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "loess": löss, Limburgse klei.
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