ter·rane also ter·rain (t -r n , t rn)n. 1. A series of related rock formations. 2. An area having a preponderance of a particular rock or rock groups. [Alteration of terrain.] |
terrane, terrain [ˈtɛreɪn]
n
1. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a series of rock formations, esp one having a prevalent type of rock
2. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) an allocthonous, fault-bounded section of the earth's crust
[see terrain]
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