释义 |
deltaic, a.|dɛlˈteɪɪk| [mod. f. Gr. δέλτα + -ic: cf. algebraic.] Of, pertaining to, or forming a delta; of the nature of a delta.
1846Worcester cites Edin. Rev. 1878C. J. Anderson in Macm. Mag. Jan. 251/2 A deltaic tract of country traversed by a number of arms of the Cauvery. 1882Sir R. Temple in Standard 26 Aug. 3/3 The deltaic population of the Lower Ganges. |