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to slough
01
muta, liberarsi di
to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth
Intransitive
Slough
01
muta, pelle scartata
any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake)
02
un ramo morto, una palude
a stagnant or slow-moving channel or inlet, often connected to a larger body of water, such as a marsh, swamp, or backwater
Esempi
Over time, sediment buildup narrowed the slough, altering its ecosystem dynamics.
Nel tempo, l'accumulo di sedimenti ha ristretto la palude, alterandone la dinamica dell'ecosistema.
03
una cavità piena di fango, una depressione fangosa
a hollow filled with mud
04
tessuto necrotico, parte cancrenosa
necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
Albero Lessicale
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