Apron

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-001970",
  "term": "Apron",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. An extensive, subaqueous, blanket-like deposit of alluvial, unconsolidated material that is derived from an identifiable source and deposited at the base of a mountain or seamount.\n\n2. Erosion protection placed on the streambed in an area of high flow velocity, such as downstream from a culvert.",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Federal Geographic Data Committee Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard, June 2012 FGDC-STD-018-2012",
    "Nonpoint Pollution Source from Forestry Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/apron/"
}