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nappes

/næps/

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noun

Cascada, salto de agua

The profile of a body of water flowing over an obstruction in a vertical drop.

Examples :

"The icy nappes of the waterfall shimmered in the winter sun, creating a beautiful, frozen spectacle. "

Las cascadas heladas de la cascada brillaban bajo el sol de invierno, creando un espectáculo hermoso y congelado.

geography geology nature environment

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noun

Napas

Either of the two parts of a double cone.

Examples :

"Imagine two ice cream cones placed tip-to-tip; the "nappes" are each individual cone shape that makes up that double cone. "

Imagina dos conos de helado colocados punta con punta; las "napas" son cada forma de cono individual que compone ese doble cono.

math part figure

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noun

Mantos, masa laminar de roca

A sheet-like mass of rock that has been folded over adjacent strata.

Examples :

"Geologists studying the Alps discovered several large nappes, massive sheets of rock that had been thrust over other layers due to intense mountain-building forces. "

Los geólogos que estudiaban los Alpes descubrieron varios mantos grandes, masas masivas de roca que habían sido empujadas sobre otras capas debido a intensas fuerzas de formación de montañas.

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noun

Manto, napa

(hydraulics) Geological nappe whose underside is not in contact with the overflow structure and is at ambient atmospheric pressure.

Examples :

"The geologist pointed out the rare example of nappes where daylight was visible beneath the overhanging rock layers, a result of unique geological formations and pressure differentials. "

El geólogo señaló el raro ejemplo de mantos donde la luz del día era visible debajo de las capas de roca superpuestas, resultado de formaciones geológicas únicas y diferencias de presión.

geology physics

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noun

La capacidad de un líquido para cubrir el dorso de una cuchara, etc.

The ability of a liquid to coat the back of a spoon, etc.

Examples :

"The custard had perfect nappes, clinging smoothly to the back of the spoon as I tilted it. "

La crema pastelera tenía la consistencia perfecta, adhiriéndose suavemente al dorso de la cuchara mientras la inclinaba.

food utensil quality