Meaning Distributary
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DistributaryA smaller branching stream channel that flows away from a main stream channel. Common on deltas. Opposite of tributary.
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Distributarya branching stream channel that flows away from a main stream channel. See Tributary.
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Distributarya stream which splits away from the main channel and never rejoins it. Common across deltas as they are so close to the sea that the channel has no space to find its way back. When a channel does rejo [..]
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DistributaryA branch of a river that branches off and flows away from a main stream channel such as in a delta.
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Distributarystream that branches off from the main stem of a river or other flowing fluid.
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Distributary(n) - an out flowing branch of a river that is located near the mouth
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Distributary(n) a branch of a river that flows away from the main stream and does not rejoin it
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