About The Word Geosynclinal
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Geosynclinal
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What's The Definition Of Geosynclinal?Synonyms | Synonyms for Geosynclinal: Related Terms | Find terms related to Geosynclinal: See Also | Geosynclinal In Webster's Dictionary \Ge`o*syn*cli"nal\, n. [Gr. ge`a, gh^, the earth +
E. synclinal.] (Geol.)
the downward bend or subsidence of the earth's crust, which
allows of the gradual accumulation of sediment, and hence
forms the first step in the making of a mountain range; --
opposed to geanticlinal.
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