Saltate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsæl.teɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Saltate is a verb meaning (intransitive) To leap or dance.
Meaning
(intransitive) To leap or dance.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, geology) To move by being lifted by wind or water and carried a short distance before being redeposited, possibly multiple times.
Example Sentences
saltate grains
saltate particles
to saltate freely over a surface, a relatively small concentration (p>0.9) of particles assures undisturbed trajectories for individual particles
Word Forms
- saltates
- saltating
- saltated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bound, leap, dance, lope, bounce, jump.
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