outcrop
out
aʊt
awt
crop
krɑp
kraap
British pronunciation
/ˈa‍ʊtkɹɒp/
outcropped

Définition et signification de « outcrop » en anglais

Outcrop
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affleurement, affleurement rocheux

a visible exposure of rock or geological strata at the Earth's surface, often occurring on hillsides, cliffs, or other elevated areas, providing insight into the underlying geological structure
outcrop definition and meaning
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Exemples
Hiking along the trail, we encountered an impressive outcrop of sedimentary rock, revealing layers formed over millions of years.
En randonnée le long du sentier, nous avons rencontré un affleurement impressionnant de roche sédimentaire, révélant des couches formées sur des millions d'années.
Geologists often study outcrops to observe and analyze the composition, structure, and sequence of rocks.
Les géologues étudient souvent les affleurements pour observer et analyser la composition, la structure et la séquence des roches.
to outcrop
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affleurer, apparaître à la surface

appear on the surface, come to the surface on the ground
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