Reference meaning
saltation
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(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
Other meanings
2. noun
(genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
3. noun
an abrupt transition
4. noun
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
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