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karst

[ kahrst ]

noun

, Geology.
  1. an area of limestone terrane characterized by sinks, ravines, and underground streams.


karst

/ kɑːst /

noun

  1. modifier denoting the characteristic scenery of a limestone region, including underground streams, gorges, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˈkarstic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • karstic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of karst1

1900–05; < German, generic use of Karst, name of limestone plateau north of Trieste
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Word History and Origins

Origin of karst1

C19: German, from Karst, limestone plateau near Trieste
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Example Sentences

The most prominent features of the Karst region are imperfect valleys which have no outlet.

Their houses are built of timber and thatch, or clay tiles, except in the Karst region, where stone is more plentiful than wood.

The winter rains of the Karst region show that it belongs to the sub-tropical climatic zone.

Many Istrians fled into the Karst region, and for a long time the land was unsafe.

There should also be mentioned the periodical lakes situated in the Karst region, the largest of them being the Lake of Zirknitz.

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Karshkarst topography