ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Etchplanation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Etchplanation is a noun meaning (geology, geomorphology) The process of subsurface weathering or etching which creates etchplains.

Meaning

(geology, geomorphology) The process of subsurface weathering or etching which creates etchplains.

Example Sentences

Deep weathering and etchplanation can occur in the humid sub-tropics (Tricart, 1972) and a humid sub-tropical Britain in Tertiary times is possible.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include etchplain, planation, abrasion, corrasion, scarping, weathering.

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