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outcrop

/ˈaʊt.krɒp/

/ˈaʊt.krɑp/

Translations

outcropnoun

outcrops

/ˈaʊt.krɒp/

/ˈaʊt.krɑp/

affleurementTerme géologique courant.

The geologist studied the outcrop to understand the area's geological history.

Le géologue a étudié l'affleurement pour comprendre l'histoire géologique de la région.

Additional translations

saillie rocheuseEmploi descriptif pour une partie de roche dépassant du sol.

Synonyms

rock formation

outcropverb

outcropped

Past Simple

outcropped

Past Participle

outcropping

Gerund

/ˈaʊtkrɒp/

/ˈaʊtkrɑːp/

affleurerVerbe intransitif en géologie.

The ancient rocks began to outcrop as the soil eroded away.

Les roches anciennes ont commencé à affleurer à mesure que le sol s'érodait.

Additional translations

faire affleurerEmploi causatif, rare et surtout technique.

Synonyms

outcropadjective

Used attributively in geological contexts (e.g., "outcrop data", "outcrop-scale structures").

d'affleurementEmployé surtout en géologie et dans les syntagmes nominaux.

Outcrop samples provide valuable information about subsurface formations.

Les échantillons d'affleurement fournissent des informations précieuses sur les formations du sous-sol.

Synonyms

Definitions

outcropnoun

A visible exposure of bedrock or ancient geological formations on the surface of the Earth.

The geologist studied the outcrop to understand the area's geological history.

A part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land.

The hikers rested on the outcrop, enjoying the panoramic view of the valley below.

outcropverb

To appear or become visible on the surface, especially of rock formations.

The ancient rocks began to outcrop as the soil eroded away.

To cause (rock or a geological feature) to become exposed at the surface, typically through uplift, erosion, or faulting.

Tectonic movements outcropped the coal seam along the ridge.

outcropadjective

Relating to or derived directly from a visible exposure of rock at the Earth's surface.

Outcrop samples provide valuable information about subsurface formations.