Irtysh

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A major river in Asia: The Irtysh is a river that originates in the Altai Mountains of northern China and flows northwest through Kazakhstan and Russia to join the Ob River.

Usage

The word "Irtysh" is used exclusively as a proper noun to name this specific geographical feature. It is typically used in geographical, historical, and environmental contexts. * The Irtysh River basin is a crucial water source for several regions. * Several cities, including Omsk, are located on the banks of the Irtysh. * The length of the Irtysh makes it one of the longest rivers in Asia.

Advanced Usage
  • The Irtysh is often mentioned in relation to its role as the longest tributary of the Ob River system.
  • In historical contexts, the Irtysh is associated with the expansion of the Russian Empire into Siberia and with various nomadic peoples of Central Asia.
Variants and Related Words
  • Irtysh River: The full, most common name.
  • Irtysh–Karaganda Canal: A major canal system that diverts water from the Irtysh.
Synonyms
  • River (as a general category, not a direct synonym for the name itself).
Related Phrases
  • Tributary of the Ob: A common descriptive phrase defining the Irtysh's terminus.
  • Rises in the Altai Mountains: A standard geographical phrase describing its source.
Noun
  1. an Asian river that rises in the Altai Mountains in northern China and flows generally northwest to become a tributary of the Ob River

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