saltation

A noun referring to a leaping or jumping movement, often used in geology to describe the transport of particles by wind or water, or in genetics to describe a sudden evolutionary change.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее прыжок или скачок, часто используемое в геологии для описания переноса частиц ветром или водой, или в генетике для описания внезапного эволюционного изменения.esSustantivo que designa un salto o brinco, usado en geología para referirse al transporte de partículas por el viento o el agua, y en genética para describir un cambio evolutivo repentino.frSaut ou bond, utilisé en géologie pour désigner le transport de particules par bonds successifs sous l'action du vent ou de l'eau, et en génétique pour une modification évolutive soudaine.deSubstantiv, das einen Sprung oder das Springen bezeichnet; in der Geologie die stoßweise Verfrachtung von Partikeln durch Wind oder Wasser, in der Genetik eine plötzliche evolutionäre Veränderung.ptSubstantivo que designa um salto ou pulo, usado frequentemente em geologia para descrever o transporte de partículas pelo vento ou pela água, ou em genética para descrever uma mudança evolutiva repentina.zh名词，指跳跃或跃动，常用于地质学中描述颗粒被风或水跳跃式搬运，或遗传学中描述突发的进化变化。arاسم يدل على القفز أو الوثب، ويُستخدم في الجيولوجيا لوصف انتقال الجسيمات بالقفز بفعل الرياح أو الماء، وفي علم الوراثة لوصف تغير تطوري مفاجئ.

1. Geological particle movement C1 formal scientific

   The leaping or bouncing transport of sand or soil particles by wind or water across an uneven surface.

   • Saltation is a key process in the formation of sand dunes.
   • The wind-driven saltation of sand grains shapes the desert landscape.
   • Geologists study saltation to understand sediment transport in rivers.

   ruСальтацияesSaltaciónfrSaltation (transport de particules)deSaltationptSaltaçãozh跃移arالقفز الحبيبي

   Synonymes: bouncingleaping

2. Genetic mutation C2 formal scientific

   A sudden, drastic change in the genetic material of an organism that significantly alters its appearance or characteristics.

   • Saltation in genetics can lead to the rapid emergence of new species.
   • The scientist observed a saltation that changed the flower's color entirely.
   • This type of saltation is rare but can have major evolutionary effects.

   ruСкачкообразная мутацияesMutación genética (saltación)frMutation génétique brutale (saltation)deSprungmutationptMutação saltatóriazh突变arطفرة قافزة

   Synonymes: mutation

3. Abrupt change C2 formal

   A sudden, discontinuous transition from one state or condition to another.

   • The company experienced a saltation in its growth after the merger.
   • There was a saltation in the climate, shifting from cold to warm abruptly.
   • The artist's style underwent a saltation, moving from realism to abstraction.

   ruСкачкообразное изменениеesCambio abruptofrSaltation (changement brusque)deSprungartige VeränderungptMudança abruptazh突变arتغيّر مفاجئ

   Synonymes: bounddiscontinuityjumpleapquantum leapshift

   Antonymes: continuitystability

4. Dance or rhythmic movement C1 formal art

   A series of rhythmical steps and movements performed in time to music, often involving leaping or jumping.

   • The ballet featured a beautiful saltation by the lead dancer.
   • Saltation is a fundamental element in many traditional folk dances.
   • The choreographer incorporated saltation into the modern dance piece.

   ruТанецesDanza o movimiento rítmicofrDanse ou mouvement rythmiquedeTanzptDançazh跳跃舞arرقص

   Synonymes: boundcaperdancedancinggambolhopleapprancespring

5. Upward or forward leap C1 formal

   A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards, such as a jump or bound.

   • The frog's saltation carried it across the pond in a single bound.
   • Athletes practice saltation to improve their jumping ability.
   • The dancer's saltation was so graceful it seemed effortless.

   ruПрыжокesSalto hacia arriba o hacia delantefrSautdeSprungptSaltozh跳跃arقفزة

   Synonymes: boundhopjumpleapspringvault

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• saltation's possessive singular form