anticline
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/ˈæntiklaɪn/
🇬🇧
/ˈæntiklaɪn/
noun
R
A geological feature where rock layers curve upward, forming a shape like a hill.
The oil reserves were found in the anticline, which is a common location for such deposits.
translation
A geological feature where rock layers curve upward, forming a shape like a hill.
Word Forms
Plural
anticlines