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sea-level

/ˈsiː ˌlev.əl/

Traduction: Qualifie ce qui se situe au niveau moyen de la surface de l'océan, ou qui s'y rapporte, servant de référence pour mesurer l'altitude et la profondeur.

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adjective

/ˈsiː ˌlev.əl/B2formalscientific
  • frQualifie ce qui se situe au niveau moyen de la surface de l'océan, ou qui s'y rapporte, servant de référence pour mesurer l'altitude et la profondeur.

Describes something that is at or relating to the average level of the ocean's surface, used as a standard for measuring elevation and depth.

  1. Below normal levelB2formal

    Situated at an elevation lower than the average surface of the sea.

    frsous le niveau de la mer

    • The sea-level plain is prone to flooding during high tides.
    • They built a sea-level canal to connect the two bodies of water.
    • The sea-level city is protected by a series of dikes.

    Synonymeslow-lying

    Antonymeselevatedhigh

Formes
  • more sea-level comparative form
  • most sea-level superlative form