DIAPIR

diapir

(noun) a domed rock formation where a core of rock has moved upward and pierced through the more brittle overlying strata

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

diapir (plural diapirs)

(geology) An intrusion of a ductile rock into an overburden.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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