English Explanatory Dictionary

riparian buffer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An area of vegetation around a body of water that gives benefits to the ecosystem in the body of water. It can provide shade, a food source, and a buffer against pollution from outside sources.

Pronunciation

/ɹʌɪˈpɛːɹɪən ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/

Word forms

riparian buffer riparian buffers
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