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karst  (kärst)
n.
An area of irregular limestone in which erosion has produced fissures, sinkholes, underground streams, and caverns.
[German, after the Karst, a limestone plateau near Trieste.]
karstic adj.
karst [kɑːst]
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) (modifier) denoting the characteristic scenery of a limestone region, including underground streams, gorges, etc.
[German, from Karst, limestone plateau near Trieste]
karstic  adj


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