Etymology

denivelation

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Today it means: the difference in level (depth) between two parts of a cave system, usually the highest and lowest known point. depth is the distance between the cave entrance and the lowest known point reached. denivelation is less than or equal to depth Full definition →

French dénivellation
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  1. French · derived fromdénivellation
  2. English todaydenivelation

From French dénivellation.

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