Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

soil erosion

Polish translation:

erozja gleby

Apr 2, 2009 15:54
15 yrs ago
English term

soil erosion

GBK English to Polish Science Environment & Ecology
Definition from Biodiversity & human health:
The loss of topsoil through silt-laden runoff , strong winds, or other forces that transport soil away from its natural location.
Example sentences:
Soil erosion by water, wind and tillage affects both agriculture and the natural environment. (soil erosion site)
The potential for severe soil erosion is a consequence of wildfire because as a fire burns it destroys important plant material and the litter layer that stabilizes soil and slows water movement after severe rainstorms. (Biblioteca Universia)
On commercial farm lands, overstocking, mono-cropping, and the ploughing of marginal lands unsuitable for cultivation has led to soil erosion and desertification. (Enviro Facts)
Proposed translations (Polish)
5 +7 erozja gleby
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Proposed translations

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erozja gleby

Definition from słownik geograficzny:
erozja gleby<br /><br />proces rozdrabniania i przemieszczania (zdzierania) wierzchniej warstwy gleby wskutek oddziaływania wiatru (wywiewanie gleby, deflacja) i wody (zmywanie gleby, erozja wgłębna).
Example sentences:
Delta rzeki Betsiboka, Madagaskar - rezultat erozji gleby (WIEM - darmowa encyklopedia)
Note from asker:
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Following additional research, it seems this is the most likely meaning. Thank you!
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Sensitive is a false friend Phil.
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