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Geanticlinal
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What's The Definition Of Geanticlinal?Synonyms | Synonyms for Geanticlinal: Related Terms | Find terms related to Geanticlinal: See Also | Geanticlinal In Webster's Dictionary \Ge`an*ti*cli"nal\, n. [Gr. ? the earth + E.
anticlinal.] (Geol.)
An upward bend or flexure of a considerable portion of the
earth's crust, resulting in the formation of a class of
mountain elevations called anticlinoria; -- opposed to
geosynclinal.
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