Isocline
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Isocline is a noun meaning (geology) A tightly folded syncline or anticline in which the two sides are almost parallel.
Meaning
(geology) A tightly folded syncline or anticline in which the two sides are almost parallel.
More Meanings
- (geography, mathematics) A line, curve or function on a graph or map linking points with the same slope or gradient.
- (geography) A line on a map linking places with the same magnetic dip; an isoclinic line.
Word Forms
- isoclines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include isoclinic, isochore, isocatabase, isocurvature, isopach, isohypse.
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