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Palaeochannel — Palaeochannels are deposits of unconsolidated or semi consolidated sedimentary rocks deposited in ancient, currently inactive river and stream channel systems. The word palaeochannel is formed from the words palaeo or old , and channel; ie; a… … Wikipedia
palaeochannel — /peɪlioʊˈtʃænəl/ (say payleeoh chanuhl) noun an ancient stream or riverbed, cut into the rock or soil and overlaid by sediment after the stream has changed its course or dried up. Also, paleochannel. Usage: For spelling variation see ae1 …
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