Orogen
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Orogen is a noun meaning (geology) Rock deformed by orogeny; a belt of such rock(s).
Meaning
(geology) Rock deformed by orogeny; a belt of such rock(s).
Word Forms
- orogens
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include orogeny, cordilleran, orogenesis, oreologist, telogenesis, lithogenesy.
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