Subcentripetal

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Beneath the centripetal layer or zone not-comparable

    "As can be seen in Fig 16, dolerite has a high percentage of centripetal and subcentripetal scar patterns (~36%), which makes sense with Levallois or discoidal strategies."

Example

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"As can be seen in Fig 16, dolerite has a high percentage of centripetal and subcentripetal scar patterns (~36%), which makes sense with Levallois or discoidal strategies."

Etymology

From sub- + centripetal.

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