downdrift

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downdrift (plural downdrifts )

1. (phonetics ) A lowering (over time) of the pitch of the tones of a tonal language.

downdrift (not comparable )

1. On the downward side of a drift.

   A groyne promotes the build-up of sediment on its updrift side, and reduces erosion on the downdrift side.

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