catadrome

/kætəˈdrəʊmi/ or /kætˈædrəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A river or stream flowing into or from a lake.

“The catadrome played a crucial role in the ecosystem, feeding the surrounding wetlands.”

2. noun

A passage of water, especially a river or stream, flowing into or from a lake or other waterbody.

“The researchers studied the catadrome to understand its impact on the local aquatic life.”

Synonyms

  • inflow
  • outflow

Antonyms

  • efflux
  • emissary