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Noun peat bog has 1 sense
- bog, peat bog - wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation; has poorer drainage than a swamp; soil is unfit for cultivation but can be cut and dried and used for fuel
--1 is a kind of wetland
--1 has particulars: mire, quagmire, quag, morass; slough
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Definitions from the Web
Peat Bog
Description
A peat bog refers to a wetland area characterized by the accumulation of dead plant material known as peat. This type of bog forms in humid regions where waterlogged and acidic conditions prevail. Peat bogs are recognized for their exceptional biodiversity and unique ecosystems.
Sample Sentences
- The hikers ventured into the dense peat bog, carefully navigating through the thick vegetation.
- Peat bogs play a crucial role in carbon sequestration, helping to reduce the impacts of climate change.
- The local villagers used to harvest peat from the nearby bog to fuel their fires during the winter months.
- Researchers discovered a rare species of orchid thriving in the depths of the ancient peat bog.
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