Geosynclinal
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Geosynclinal


1. (n.) the downward bend or subsidence of the earth's crust, which allows of the gradual accumulation of sediment, and hence forms the first step in the making of a mountain range; -- opposed to geanticlinal.


This definition(s) of Geosynclinal is taken from Websters 1913 Dictionary.



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