dénivellation

Definitions of dénivellation
  1. noun
    the gradient of a slope or road or other surface
    synonyms: degré d'inclinaison
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    types:
    montée
    the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
    type of:
    degré d'inclinaison, inclinaison, pente
    the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal
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