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isoclinal

Syllabification: (i·so·cli·nal)
Pronunciation: /ˌīsəˈklīnl/

Definition of isoclinal

adjective

Geology
  • denoting a fold of strata so acute that the two limbs are parallel.

Origin:

mid 19th century (denoting 'equal magnetic inclination'): from iso- 'equal' + Greek klinein 'to lean, slope' + -al

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