outcropping

• Существительное, обозначающее часть горной породы, которая видна над поверхностью окружающей земли.

A noun referring to a part of a rock formation that is visible above the surface of the surrounding land.

1. Rock exposureB2formal

   A visible portion of a rock formation that protrudes above the ground level.

   Обнажение породы

   • The hikers stopped to admire the granite outcropping.
   • Geologists studied the outcropping to understand the region's history.
   • An outcropping of limestone marked the edge of the valley.

   Synonymsexposureoutcrop

• Глагол, используемый для описания выхода слоя горной породы или залежи полезных ископаемых на поверхность земли.

A verb used to describe the appearance of a rock layer or mineral deposit at the surface of the ground.

1. Appear on the surfaceC1formal

   To emerge or become visible on the ground surface, especially referring to rock layers or mineral deposits.

   Выходить на поверхность

   • The granite bedrock outcrops along the riverbank.
   • Fossils often outcrop in this region after heavy rains.
   • The mineral vein outcrops near the old mining site.

   Synonymsappearcrop outemergesurface