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sinkhole in Greek

sinkhole in Greek is καταβοθρα — sinkhole means a hole in the ground formed when water dissolves underlying rock, causing the surface to collapse.

sinkhole in Greek

καταβοθρα
noun
Pronounced: katavothra
(geology) A hole formed in soluble rock by the action of water, serving to conduct surface water to an underground passage.

What does "sinkhole" mean?

  1. noun A hole in the ground formed when water dissolves underlying rock, causing the surface to collapse.
    "A sinkhole swallowed part of the road overnight."
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sinkhole in a sentence

  • A sinkhole swallowed part of the road overnight.

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What is "sinkhole" in Greek?

"sinkhole" in Greek is καταβοθρα. sinkhole means: A hole in the ground formed when water dissolves underlying rock, causing the surface to collapse.

How do you pronounce καταβοθρα?

"sinkhole" in Greek is καταβοθρα, pronounced "katavothra".

How do you use "sinkhole" in a sentence?

Example: "A sinkhole swallowed part of the road overnight." In Greek, "sinkhole" is καταβοθρα.

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