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The discipline, art, skill and profession of applying scientific knowledge and principles to the design and manufacturing of machines, structures, devices, systems, materials and processes.
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pleistocene
Engineering; Coastal engineering
An epoch of the Quaternary Period characterized by several glacial ages.
wave rose
Engineering; Coastal engineering
Diagram showing the long-term distribution of wave height and direction.
abrasion
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The mechanical wearing away by rock material transported by wind or water
abrasion platform
Engineering; Coastal engineering
A rock or clay platform which has been worn by the processes of abrasion.
wave age
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The ratio of wave velocity to wind velocity (in wave forecasting theory).
braided river
Engineering; Coastal engineering
A river type with multiple channels separated by shoals, bars and islands
delta plain
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The nearly-level surface composing the landward portion of a large delta.
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