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geosynclinal

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The downward bend or subsidence of the Earth's crust, which permits the gradual accumulation of sediment and hence forms the first step in the formation of a mountain range.

Equivalents

Türkçejeosenklinal

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

geosyncline geosynonym geosynthetic geosystem geosystems geotag

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