Associations to the word «Synclinal»

Wiktionary

SYNCLINAL, adjective. (chemistry) Describing a torsion angle between 30° and 90°
SYNCLINAL, adjective. Inclined downward from opposite directions, so as to meet in a common point or line.
SYNCLINAL, adjective. (geology) Formed by strata dipping toward a common line or plane.
SYNCLINAL, noun. (geology) A synclinal fold.

Dictionary definition

SYNCLINAL, adjective. Sloping downward toward each other to create a trough.

Wise words

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