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lake kivu

 

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Noun lake kivu has 1 sense
  1. Kivu, Lake Kivu - a lake in the mountains of central Africa between Congo and Rwanda
    --1 is a kind of lake
    --1 is a part of
     Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zaire, Belgian Congo; Rwanda, Rwandese Republic, Ruanda

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Lake Kivu

Definition: Lake Kivu is one of the African Great Lakes located on the borders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

As a Noun:

Sense 1: A large freshwater lake in Central Africa, occupying an area of approximately 2,700 square kilometers.

Example sentence: Lake Kivu is renowned for its breathtaking beauty and its rich biodiversity.

Sense 2: A reservoir of methane gas and carbon dioxide gases beneath the lake's surface due to decomposition of organic matter.

Example sentence: The presence of methane in Lake Kivu makes it a potential source of energy for nearby communities.

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