formation
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- noun
- /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
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formación geológica
- Photo: Sauropod bones are embedded in rocks of the Morrison Formation in Dinosaur National Monument, Utah.
- rock formation
- subsurface formation
- land formation
Is it a marvellous example of columnar basalt formation?
- Is it a marvellous example of columnar basalt formation?
- And of course represents a threat to groundwater again as it goes down the the water table and into the sandstone formations for we hope permanent containment.
Examples
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The landmark rock formation.
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Change the dust cloud just a bit, and perhaps the conditions wouldn't have been right for the formation of life on our planet.
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Let's go down lower and head for that rock formation over there.
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You can see the rock formations.
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Do you know the path to the rock formations on the east side of the lough?
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Quasars may represent a special phase in the formation and evolution of galaxies.
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On our way, we pass small shrines tucked into nooks in the rock formations.
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The Grand Canyon showcases a stunning rock formation that attracts geologists from around the world.
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The geologist explained that this formation was created millions of years ago through volcanic activity.
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Many unusual mineral deposits can be found in this limestone formation in the mountainous region.
Synonyms
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A natural shape of rocks made over a long time by wind or water
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A natural layer of rock or soil that looks different from the layers around it
Compounds
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A natural layer of rock or soil that looks different from the layers around it
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A network of nerve cells deep in the brain that helps control being awake, attention, sleep, and muscle tone
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A way a person acts without knowing to hide feelings by doing the opposite
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Making a new phrase by translating the words of one from another language, for example skyscraper from French
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The heat released or absorbed per mole when a compound forms from its elements under standard conditions
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When a high energy light particle turns into an electron and a positron near an atomic nucleus
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Formation comes from the root form, meaning 'shape'. In the ground, a rock formation is a part of rock with a clear 'shape' or layer you can see, so the word points to the rock's shape.