orogeny

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ȯ-ˈrä-jə-nē\

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ȯ-ˈrä-jə-nē\

Definitions of orogeny word

noun orogeny A process in which a section of the earth's crust is folded and deformed by lateral compression to form a mountain range. 1
noun orogeny the formation of mountain ranges by intense upward displacement of the earth's crust, usually associated with folding, thrust faulting, and other compressional processes 0
noun orogeny the formation of mountains through structural disturbance of the earth's crust, esp. by folding and faulting 0

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orogeny popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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