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   avalanche

   /ˈavəlɑːn(t)ʃ/

   noun

   • 1. a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside: "he was swept to his death by an avalanche in 1988" Similar snowslidesnow sliprockslideicefalllandslidelandslip
   • ▪ a large mass of mud or other material moving rapidly downhill: "an avalanche of mud"
   • 2. a sudden arrival or occurrence of something in overwhelming quantities: "we have had an avalanche of applications for the post" Similar barragevolleyflooddelugetorrenttidestreamstormshowerspatewaveOpposite trickle
   • 3. a cumulative process in which a fast-moving ion or electron generates further ions and electrons by collision.

   verb

   • 1. (of a mass of snow, ice, etc.) descend rapidly down a mountainside.
   • ▪ engulf or carry off by an avalanche: "the climbers were avalanched down the south face of the mountain"
   • 2. undergo a rapid increase in conductivity due to an avalanche process.

   Word Origin late 18th century: from French, alteration of the Alpine dialect word lavanche (of unknown origin), influenced by avaler ‘descend’; compare with Italian valanga.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAVALANCHE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   AVALANCHE definition: 1. a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain 2. too many…. Learn more.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AvalancheAvalanche - Wikipedia

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   An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow down a slope, such as a hill or mountain. [1] Avalanches can be triggered spontaneously, by factors such as increased precipitation or snowpack weakening, or by external means such as humans, other animals, and earthquakes.

4. www.britannica.com › science › avalancheAvalanche | Definition, Causes, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jul 9, 2024 · avalanche, a mass of material moving rapidly down a slope. An avalanche is typically triggered when material on a slope breaks loose from its surroundings; this material then quickly collects and carries additional material down the slope.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › avalancheAvalanche Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of AVALANCHE is a large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice. How to use avalanche in a sentence.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › avalancheAVALANCHE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a large mass of snow, ice, etc., detached from a mountain slope and sliding or falling suddenly downward. anything like an avalanche in suddenness and overwhelming quantity: an avalanche of misfortunes; an avalanche of fan mail. Also called Townsend avalanche.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAVALANCHE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   AVALANCHE meaning: 1. a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain 2. too many…. Learn more.

8. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › avalancheAvalanche - National Geographic Society

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   During an avalanche, a mass of snow, rock, ice, soil, and other material slides swiftly down a mountainside. Avalanches of rocks or soil are often called landslides. Snowslides, the most common kind of avalanche, can sweep downhill faster than the fastest skier. A snow avalanche begins when an unstable mass of snow breaks away from a slope.