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A meta-analysis of research on stemflow (precipitation that flows down a tree’s trunk) moved beyond capturing broad points of consensus (e.g., that the water’s chemical components are affected by tree species) to __________ narrower areas where insight is lacking, pinpointing stemflow-mediated nutrient dynamics in primarily coniferous forests as one topic warranting further investigation.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A
legitimize
B
delineate
C
revitalize
D
implicate