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Definition of tidal - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
sea levelsTECH. dependent on the state of the tideTECH.
- The tidal energy system works efficiently.
2.
oceanographyTECH. related to or caused by tidesTECH.
- The tidal waves hit the shore.
3.
tide-likeRare occurring in or resembling tidesRare
- Tidal waves are often misunderstood as tsunamis..
Expressions with tidal
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large and overwhelming surge or wave of something
The news caused a tidal wave of reactions across social media..
movement of water caused by the moon and sun's gravity
The tidal current was strong near the shore.
water current caused by tides
The tidal flow was strong during the full moon.
energy obtained from the movement of sea tides
Tidal power is harnessed to generate electricity in coastal areas..
region between high and low water marks, periodically flooded
Tiny crabs scurried across the tidal zone at low tide.
area in a river or harbor filled by the tide
The tidal basin near the city is popular for scenic boat rides.
energy from tides used to generate electricity
Tidal energy is a promising renewable energy source.
gravitational force causing tides on Earth
The Moon's tidal force affects ocean levels.
astronomical phenomenon where one side always faces the orbiting body
The Moon's tidal locking keeps one face towards Earth.
difference in height between consecutive high and low tides
The tidal range can significantly affect coastal navigation.
river where tides cause water to flow upstream sometimes
The tidal river flows upstream when the tide rises.
amount of air breathed during normal respiration
Doctors measured the patient's tidal volume during the check-up.
related to gas concentration at exhalation end
The end-tidal CO2 levels were closely monitored during surgery.
volume of air inhaled or exhaled in a normal breath
The doctor measured the patient's tidal air during the examination..
wave formed by incoming tide in an estuary
The tidal bore surged up the river.
flat coastal land covered at high tide and exposed at low tide
The tidal flat was teeming with birds at low tide.
current of water caused by the tides
The tidal stream can significantly affect the navigation of ships.
Origin of tidal
Old English, tid (time)
Terms with tidal included in their meaning
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tide
receding movement of tidal water
geography
large tidal wave in a river
acr: tidal volume
amount of air breathed in or out in one breath
geography
tidal race in Shetland and Orkney
tidal coast
area between high and low tide on coasts
tidal wave
sudden strong tide creating a wave in a river or estuary
geography
tidal strait in New York City separating boroughs
estuary
tidal estuary between Connecticut and Long Island
astronomy
distance where tidal forces exceed gravitational attraction
nature
small tidal pool on the beach
hydrology
gate used to control water flow in a tidal area
turbulent water
area of turbulent water due to tidal currents
water
fast-moving tidal current in narrow channels
coastal
affected by the tide or tidal movements
geography
coastal land drained by tidal streams
water
strong tidal current in a river channel
geography
large tidal estuary in NE England
tidal prediction
time difference between moon's transit and next high tide
Examples of tidal in a sentence
Tidal forces shape the coastline over time. The tidal currents are strong here. Tidal forces affect the planet's rotation. The tidal currents were strong today. Tidal forces affect the Earth's rotation.
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- French:marin, océanique, ...
- German:gezeitenabhängig, gezeitenähnlich, ...
- Italian:tidale, di marea, ...
- Spanish:mareomotriz, de marea, ...
- Portuguese:de maré, ...
- Chinese:潮汐驱动, 潮汐的, ...
- Japanese:潮汐の, 潮流の, ...
- Arabic:مَدِّي, ...
- Hebrew:גָּאוּתִי, דְּמוּי-גֵּאוּת, ...
- Russian:приливный, приливоподобный, ...
- Ukrainian:припливний, припливоподібний, ...
- Hindi:ज्वारीय, ज्वार जैसा, ...
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