Subhorizontal

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not quite horizontal in position or orientation.
  2. 2
    Of or relating to a subhorizon.

    "Swaley cross-stratification is interpreted from thick units of subhorizontal bedding associated with marine fossils."

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"Swaley cross-stratification is interpreted from thick units of subhorizontal bedding associated with marine fossils."

Etymology

From sub- + horizontal.

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