diapirism
diapirism · diapirisms
The formation of diapirsThe formation of diapirs; in particular, the situation where overlying sediments force lower sediments upward through the layers above.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The formation of diapirs; in particular, the situation where overlying sediments force lower sediments upward through the layers above.
Origin
From diapir + -ism.From diapir + -ism.
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Forms
plural: diapirisms| Singular | diapirism |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable