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tectonostratigraphic


Definition of tectonostratigraphic

adjective

Geology
  • relating to the correlation of rock formations with each other in terms of their connection with a tectonic event: tectonostratigraphic evolution of sedimentary assemblages

Origin:

1970s: from tectonics + stratigraphic (see stratigraphy)