riparian buffer

/ɹʌɪˈpɛːɹɪən ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/

noun

An area of vegetation around a body of water that gives benefits to the ecosystem in the body of water. It can provide shade, a food source, and a buffer against pollution from outside sources.

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Meanings

nounriparian buffer (plural riparian buffers)

plural riparian buffers

  1. biologyAn area of vegetation around a body of water that gives benefits to the ecosystem in the body of water. It can provide shade, a food source, and a buffer against pollution from outside sources.

Translations

Finnish rantavyöhyke, suojavyöhyke
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  • rannan suojavyöhykeTranslations
German Uferpuffer
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Polish bufor nadbrzeżny
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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