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marl

/mɑːl/ /mɑɹl/

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noun

Мергель

A mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and possibly sand, in very variable proportions, and accordingly designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy.

Examples :

"The farmer spread marl on the field to improve the soil's fertility by adding calcium carbonate. "

Фермер разбросал мергель по полю, чтобы улучшить плодородие почвы, добавив карбонат кальция.

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verb

Покрывать мергелем

To cover with the earthy substance called marl.

Examples :

"The farmer decided to marl his field to improve the soil quality before planting new crops. "

Фермер решил покрыть свое поле мергелем, чтобы улучшить качество почвы перед посадкой новых культур.

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verb

Обматывать марлинкой

To cover, as part of a rope, with marline, marking a peculiar hitch at each turn to prevent unwinding.

Examples :

"The sailor had to marl the frayed rope tightly to prevent it from unraveling during the storm. "

Моряку пришлось обмотать потрепанную веревку марлинкой, чтобы она не размоталась во время шторма.

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