Meaning of the word orogeny in English
What does orogeny mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
orogeny
US /ɔːˈrɑː.dʒə.ni/
UK /ɒˈrɒdʒ.ə.ni/
Noun
a process in which a large area of the earth's crust is folded and faulted to form a mountain range
Example:
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The Appalachian Mountains were formed by a series of orogenies.
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Geologists study orogeny to understand how mountain ranges evolve.