inlier
inlier · inliers
An area of older rocks surrounded by younger rocks, typically formed by erosion of…An area of older rocks surrounded by younger rocks, typically formed by erosion of part of the younger rock.
Meaning
2 sensesAn area of older rocks surrounded by younger rocks, typically formed by erosion of part of the younger rock.
A value that fits a pattern, rather than being an outlier.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From in + lier.From in + lier.
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