Inlier
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Inlier is a noun meaning (geology) An area of older rocks surrounded by younger rocks, typically formed by erosion of part of the younger rock.
Meaning
(geology) An area of older rocks surrounded by younger rocks, typically formed by erosion of part of the younger rock.
More Meanings
- (statistics) A value that fits a pattern, rather than being an outlier.
Word Forms
- inliers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include onlap, lias, relict, younging, epirelief, paleochannel.
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