orogeny
Pronunciation
/oːɹˈɑːdʒəni/

Definition & Meaning of "orogeny"in English

Orogeny
01

the geological process of mountain building, usually occurring due to the collision or convergence of tectonic plates

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The Himalayas are a prominent example of orogeny, resulting from the collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
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