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Schmelzwasser

meltwater

noun oy-fe-MIS-moos Rare
Animals & Nature Weather

Usage Note

Schmelzwasser is water released by melting snow or glacial ice. In spring it swells German rivers, feeding important groundwater reserves; in summer its reduction due to Gletscherschmelze is a growing concern.

Examples

"Das Schmelzwasser der Alpengletscher speist im Frühling viele Flüsse."

Natural Translation

The meltwater from the Alpine glaciers feeds many rivers in spring.

Literal Translation

The meltwater of-the Alpine-glaciers feeds in-the spring many rivers.

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