Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
overstuiving
English translation:
sand deposition; becoming covered by (drift-) sand
Added to glossary by
Michael Beijer
Sep 6, 2013 08:21
10 yrs ago
Dutch term
United Kingdom
overstuiving
Dutch to English
Other
Geography
Hi there
I am translation an academic text about the effects of nitrogen deposition on plant species. I came across this term in the following context:
'Overstuiving met vers mineraalrijk zand leidt juist tot een verbetering van de voedselkwaliteit van buntgras en daarmee tot een hogere overleving en groei van knopsprietjes.'
I found a helpful definition at this link: http://www.encyclo.nl/begrip/overstuiving but am unsure what the English translation should be. I'd appreciate any help!
Thanks.
I am translation an academic text about the effects of nitrogen deposition on plant species. I came across this term in the following context:
'Overstuiving met vers mineraalrijk zand leidt juist tot een verbetering van de voedselkwaliteit van buntgras en daarmee tot een hogere overleving en groei van knopsprietjes.'
I found a helpful definition at this link: http://www.encyclo.nl/begrip/overstuiving but am unsure what the English translation should be. I'd appreciate any help!
Thanks.
Proposed translations
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| 4 +3 | becoming covered by (drift-) sand |
Michael Beijer
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Change log
Sep 6, 2013 12:41: philgoddard changed "Field" from "Science" to "Other" , "Field (specific)" from "Botany" to "Geography"
Sep 13, 2013 19:04: Michael Beijer Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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Michael Beijer
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becoming covered by (drift-) sand
– overstuiving = becoming covered by (drift-) sand
– overstuiven = cover with drift-sand
e.g.: met zand overstuiven = cover with sand
Source: – Jansonius, Dr. H.: (Nieuw) Groot Nederlands-Engels woordenboek voor studie en practijk (Numij, 1972).
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another term for 'overstuiving' is 'sand deposition'
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(although not relevant here) 'fijne overstuiving' = 'sand spray'
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'However, sand deposition caused an increase in growth rate greater than expected from the amount of nutrients present in the soil (Willis 1965) and degeneration also takes place in the absence of other plant species (Hope-Simpson and Jefferies 1966, Disraeli 1984)' (http://edepot.wur.nl/121616 )
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(oops, forgot a bold closing bracket)
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✪ overstuiving met vers mineraalrijk zand = the deposition of fresh, mineral-rich sand
– overstuiven = cover with drift-sand
e.g.: met zand overstuiven = cover with sand
Source: – Jansonius, Dr. H.: (Nieuw) Groot Nederlands-Engels woordenboek voor studie en practijk (Numij, 1972).
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Note added at 3 hrs (2013-09-06 11:32:07 GMT)
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another term for 'overstuiving' is 'sand deposition'
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Note added at 3 hrs (2013-09-06 11:34:33 GMT)
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(although not relevant here) 'fijne overstuiving' = 'sand spray'
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Note added at 3 hrs (2013-09-06 11:37:28 GMT)
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'However, sand deposition caused an increase in growth rate greater than expected from the amount of nutrients present in the soil (Willis 1965) and degeneration also takes place in the absence of other plant species (Hope-Simpson and Jefferies 1966, Disraeli 1984)' (http://edepot.wur.nl/121616 )
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Note added at 3 hrs (2013-09-06 11:38:25 GMT)
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(oops, forgot a bold closing bracket)
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Note added at 3 hrs (2013-09-06 11:38:40 GMT)
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Note added at 4 hrs (2013-09-06 12:50:19 GMT)
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✪ overstuiving met vers mineraalrijk zand = the deposition of fresh, mineral-rich sand
Peer comment(s):
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: "Overstuiving met vers mineraalrijk zand leidt juist tot een verbetering van de voedselkwaliteit van buntgras en daarmee tot een hogere overleving en groei van knopsprietjes." /that your answer doesn't seem to correspond
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What do you mean to say by quoting Helen’s source context? / my answer contained: ❝another term for 'overstuiving' is 'sand deposition'❞
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philgoddard
: Looks like deposition is the technical term.
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Thanks Phil! I think 'sand deposition' is indeed the best suited term in this context.
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| agree |
Lianne van de Ven
: sand deposition (or "the covering with" rather than becoming covered)
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Thanks Lianne!
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| agree |
Barend van Zadelhoff
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Thanks Barend!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you again, Michael! You were really very helpful with this text. Thanks to everyone who provided feedback!"
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