saltation
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saltation Definition
(n) (
geology
)
the
leaping
movement
of
sand
or
soil
particles
as
they
are
transported
in
a
fluid
medium
over
an
uneven
surface
(n)
a
mutation
that
drastically
changes
the
phenotype
of
an
organism
or
species
(n)
an
abrupt
transition
; "
a
successful
leap
from
college
to
the
major
leagues
"
(n)
taking
a
series
of
rhythmical
steps
(
and
movements
)
in
time
to
music
(n)
a
light
springing
movement
upwards
or
forwards
saltation Synonyms
bounce
bound
dance
dancing
jump
leap
leaping
saltation
spring
terpsichore
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