Monoclinal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Monoclinal is an adjective meaning (geology) Having one oblique inclination; applied to strata that dip in only one direction from the axis of elevation.
Meaning
(geology) Having one oblique inclination; applied to strata that dip in only one direction from the axis of elevation.
Example Sentences
monoclinal fold
monoclinal ridge
monoclinal structure
Synonyms for monoclinal
Depending on context, synonyms include uniclinal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flexures, synclinal, uniclinal, anticlinal, isoclinal, monopitch.
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