English Explanatory Dictionary

diapir

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An intrusion of a ductile rock into an overburden.

Pronunciation

/ˈdaɪ.ə.pɪə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-diapir.wav

Word forms

diapir diapirs

Etymology

From Ancient Greek διαπειραίνω (diapeiraínō, “to pierce through”).

Derived words

diapiric diapirically diapirism
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