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Topic: Environment

blowdown

IPA: /ˈbloʊˌdaʊn/

KK: /ˈbloʊˌdaʊn/

noun

Definition: The act of removing liquid or solid materials from a system, or a situation where trees are knocked down by strong winds.

Example: After the storm, there was a significant blowdown in the forest, with many trees lying on the ground.

bog

IPA: /bɔg/

KK: /bɔg/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be delayed or obstructed in progress or movement.

Example: The car bogged down in the mud after the heavy rain.

noun

Definition: A wet and spongy area of land that is often covered with moss and has a lot of water, usually found in cool climates.

Example: The hikers carefully walked around the bog to avoid getting their feet wet.

bogland

IPA: /ˈbɔɡ.lænd/

KK: /bɔɡlænd/

noun

Definition: An area of land that is mostly wet and muddy, often covered with moss and other plants, typically found in marshy regions.

Example: The hikers decided to explore the bogland, fascinated by the unique plants and wildlife.

boreal

IPA: /ˈbɔːriəl/

KK: /ˈbɔr.i.əl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the northern regions, especially areas with coniferous forests like spruce and pine.

Example: The boreal forest is home to many unique species of wildlife.

borehole

IPA: /ˈbɔːr.hoʊl/

KK: /ˈbɔrˌhoʊl/

noun

Definition: A hole that is made by drilling into the ground, often to find water or for exploration purposes.

Example: The geologists drilled a borehole to collect samples from deep underground.

bosque

IPA: //ˈbɒsk//

KK: /bɔsk/

noun

Definition: A type of forest that grows near a river or on the land that is often flooded by water.

Example: The bosque along the river is home to many unique plants and animals.

bottomland

IPA: /ˈbɒtəmˌlænd/

KK: /ˈbɑːtəmˌlænd/

noun

Definition: Low land that is often near a river or stream, typically fertile and suitable for agriculture.

Example: The farmers planted crops in the rich bottomland near the river.

boulder

IPA: /ˈboʊldər/

KK: /ˈboʊldər/

noun

Definition: A big, round piece of rock that is found on the ground or in the soil.

Example: The children climbed over the boulder in the park.

bouldery

IPA: /ˈboʊldəri/

KK: /ˈboʊldəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or made up of large rocks or boulders.

Example: The bouldery landscape made hiking challenging but exciting.

brackish

IPA: /ˈbrækɪʃ/

KK: /ˈbrækɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Having a slightly salty taste, often due to a mix of seawater and fresh water; not pleasant to taste.

Example: The water in the estuary was brackish, making it unsuitable for drinking.

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