Definition of Orogeny

1. Noun. The process of mountain formation (especially by the upward displacement of the earth's crust).


Definition of Orogeny

1. Noun. (geology) the process of mountain building by the upward folding of the Earth's crust. ¹

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Definition of Orogeny

1. the process of mountain formation [n -NIES] : OROGENIC [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Orogeny

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

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