floodlike
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flood — floodable, adj. flooder, n. floodless, adj. floodlike, adj. /flud/, n. 1. a great flowing or overflowing of water, esp. over land not usually submerged. 2. any great outpouring or stream: a flood of tears. 3. the Flood, the universal deluge… … Universalium
Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… … Universalium
deluge — [del′yo͞oj΄] n. [ME < OFr < L diluvium < dis, off, from + luere, var. of lavare, to LAVE1] 1. a great flood 2. a heavy rainfall 3. an overwhelming, floodlike rush of anything [a deluge of visitors] vt. deluged … English World dictionary
