Geanticlinal

Geanticlinal

(Science: geology) An upward bend or flexure of a considerable portion of the earth's crust, resulting in the formation of a class of mountain elevations called anticlinoria; opposed to geosynclinal.

Origin: gr. The earth _ E. Anticlinal.

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