also: ていしっち
noun
swampy lowland; marsh; slough; moor
Refers to low-lying, wet terrain. Often used in geographical or environmental contexts.
この地域は低湿地が多く、水はけが悪い。
This area has many swampy lowlands and poor drainage.
低湿地の植物を観察する。
Observe plants of the marsh.
Compound of 低 (low) + 湿地 (wetland). The reading ていしっち is a euphonic change from ていしつち.