saltation in English
noun
1
abrupt evolutionary change; sudden large-scale mutation.
He gave examples of new races formed in sudden jumps or saltations to illustrate that ‘the evolution of organisms may… be a much more rapid process than Darwin believes.’
2
the movement of hard particles such as sand over an uneven surface in a turbulent flow of air or water.
Eroded sediment can be transported by creep, saltation , or suspension, and where much fine soil or sediment is present, dust clouds can result.
3
the action of leaping or dancing.
In addition to the dorso-ventral flexion seen during saltation , the sacroiliac joint often allows varying degrees of lateral movement.
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1. 5 words related to Busker: dancing, terpsichore, dance, saltation, entertainer
2. Once ejected, these particles move in one of three possible ways, depending on their size, shape and density; suspension, saltation or creep.