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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOutcrop
/ˈaʊt.krɒp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A rock formation that is exposed at the surface of the ground.
"The geologist examined the outcrop to study the layers of sedimentary rock." - 2
An area where a particular type of rock is visible on the surface.
"The outcrop of granite was a popular spot for climbers."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'outcrop' originates from the combination of 'out-' meaning 'external' and 'crop' from Old English 'croppian', meaning 'to cut off or to harvest'. The word has evolved since the late 19th century to refer specifically to rock formations that are visible at the surface.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Outcrop" is said worldwide
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affleurement
Transliteration: aflœʁmɑ̃
"L'affleurement de la roche était visible sur la colline."
Aufschluss
Transliteration: ˈaʊfˌʃlʊs
"Der Aufschluss war ein wichtiger Punkt für die geologische Untersuchung."
affioramento
Transliteration: affioramento
"L'affioramento di roccia era evidente lungo il sentiero."
afloramiento
Transliteration: afloramiento
"El afloramiento de roca se podía ver en la montaña."
afloramento
Transliteration: afloramento
"O afloramento de rocha era uma característica geológica interessante."
चट्टान का उभरा हिस्सा
Transliteration: chattan ka ubhara hissa
"चट्टान का उभरा हिस्सा भूविज्ञान के अध्ययन के लिए महत्वपूर्ण था।"
露头
Transliteration: lùtóu
"这个露头是地质研究的重要地点。"
노출
Transliteration: nochul
"이 노출은 지질학적 연구에 중요한 장소였다."
露頭
Transliteration: ろとう
"この露頭は地質学的研究にとって重要な場所でした。"
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