De zeespiegel
Example: De stijging van de zeespiegel bedreigt kustgebieden wereldwijd.
Definition
The "de zeespiegel" refers to the level of the surface of the sea, especially as measured along a shoreline, which can rise or fall due to natural or human-induced factors. It is crucial in understanding coastal changes and environmental impacts.
Etymology
The term "de zeespiegel" is Dutch, combining "zee" meaning sea and "spiegel" meaning mirror or level. The word literally translates to 'sea mirror,' reflecting how the sea's surface acts like a mirror indicating its height relative to the land.
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"De zeespiegel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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