A list of words and their definitions.
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Alkali - a
soluble mineral salt or a mixture of soluble salts,
present in some soils, esp. in arid regions, and
detrimental to the growing of most crops.
Anoxic - lacking
oxygen.
Diatomaceous
- consisting of or containing diatoms or their
fossil remains.
Diurnally - occurring
each day; daily
Hydrothermal
- pertaining to the action of hot aqueous solutions
or gases within or on the surface of the earth.
Poconip -
freezing fog, usually within about 1000 feet in elevation
of Mono Lake, when high pressure during the winter brings
calm winds and cold temperatures.
Relicted area
- the exposed bed of Mono Lake below an elevation of
6,417 feet above sea level, the pre-diversion level of
Mono Lake in 1941. This is public land managed by the
Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area or the Mono Lake
Tufa State Reserve.
Riparian
- of, situated, or dwelling on the bank of a river or
other body of water.
Transpire - to
emit or give off water vapor through the surfaces of
leaves.
Tufa - a
porous limestone formed from calcium carbonate deposited
by springs. Only forms underwater.
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