Tributary

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009787",
  "term": "Tributary",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A stream or river that flows into a larger stream, river, or lake. In a broader sense within atmospheric science, it can metaphorically describe smaller atmospheric flows or moisture sources that contribute to a larger weather system or circulation pattern. The Amazon River has numerous tributaries that contribute to its vast discharge.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/tributary/"
}