interdeltaic

English

Etymology

inter- +‎ deltaic

Adjective

interdeltaic (not comparable)

  1. The intertidal portion of a coastal river delta.
    • "Tidal-dominated, coastal plain deposit: tidal channels (estuaries), tidal flats, marsh or swamp; deposits are generally on delta margin or in interdeltaic areas."[1]

References
  1. 1976. "Deltaic vs Interdeltaic (or Delta Margin) Environments", Deltaic and Shallow Marine Sandstones: Sedimentation, Tectonics and Petroleum Occurrences, Robert J. Weimer

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