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monocline

/ˈmɒn.ə.klaɪn/

翻译: 单斜,指岩层向同一方向倾斜的褶皱构造,即岩层一致倾斜的地质构造。

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noun

/ˈmɒn.ə.klaɪn/C2formalscientific
  • zh单斜,指岩层向同一方向倾斜的褶皱构造,即岩层一致倾斜的地质构造。

A geological formation characterized by a bend in rock layers where all strata are inclined in the same direction.

  1. Geological foldC2formalscientific

    A geological structure where rock layers are inclined in one direction, forming a step-like bend in otherwise horizontal or gently dipping strata.

    zh单斜构造

    • The Colorado Plateau features a prominent monocline known as the Waterpocket Fold.
    • Geologists studied the monocline to understand the region's tectonic history.
    • The monocline was formed by ancient movements of the Earth's crust.

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  • monoclines plural form
  • monoclines' possessive plural form
  • monocline's possessive singular form