TERRANE

Etymology

Noun

terrane (plural terranes)

(geology) A block of the Earth's crust that differs from the surrounding material, and is separated from it by faults.

Anagrams

• Arrente

Source: Wiktionary


Ter"rane, n. Etym: [F. terrain, from L. terra earth.] (Geol.)

Definition: A group of rocks having a common age or origin; -- nearly equivalent to formation, but used somewhat less comprehensively.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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