outcrop

UK
/ˈaʊt.krɒp/
US
/ˈaʊt.krɑp/

Traductions

outcropnoun
outcrops
pl
UK
/ˈaʊt.krɒp/
US
/ˈaʊt.krɑp/
The geologist studied the rock outcrop to understand the area's history.
Геолог изучал обнажение породы, чтобы понять историю этого района.
Traductions supplémentaires
обнажённый участок
Synonymes
outcropverb
outcropped
Past Simple
outcropped
Past Participle
outcropping
Gerund
UK
/ˈaʊtkrɒp/
US
/ˈaʊtkrɑːp/
The rocks outcrop along the coastline.
Скалы выступают вдоль побережья.
outcropadjective
Used attributively in geological contexts (e.g., "outcrop data", "outcrop-scale structures").

Définitions

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.