Definition of Orogens

1. Noun. (plural of orogen) ¹

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Definition of Orogens

1. orogen [n] - See also: orogen

Lexicographical Neighbors of Orogens

orodispersable
orodispersible
orofacial
orofacial fistula
orofaciodigital syndrome
orogastric
orogen
orogeneses
orogenesis
orogenetic
orogenic
orogenies
orogens (current term)
orogeny
orographer
orographers
orographic
orographical
orographies
orography
orohippus
oroide
oroides
oroidin
oroidins
orolingual
orological

Literary usage of Orogens

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Abstracts of the Eighth International Conference on Geochronology by Marvin A. Lanphere, G. Brent Dalrymple, Brent D. Turrin (1994)
"Similar accretionary processes were responsible for the construction of the Appalachians and the Cordillera and both orogens are important sites of new ..."

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