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Varve

Noun (Geology): A pair of sedimentary layers, consisting of a winter layer of silt and a summer layer of clay, that are deposited annually in still bodies of water, such as lakes and ponds.

Example sentence: The varve deposits in the lake are an important source of information for studying past climate changes.

Noun (Archaeology): A laminated sediment or soil layer that represents a single year of deposition, often used for dating purposes.

Example sentence: The archaeologists found well-preserved wooden artifacts in the varve beneath the ancient ruins.

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