Stream segment

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009316",
  "term": "Stream segment",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A distinct section of a stream or river, often defined by specific hydrological or geomorphological characteristics, or by its position within a stream ordering system. These segments are used for analysis of flow, water quality, or ecological studies. In the Strahler stream order system, a segment is the portion of a stream between two confluences or from a source to a confluence.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/stream-segment/"
}