SYNCLINAL
\sˈɪŋklɪnə͡l], \sˈɪŋklɪnəl], \s_ˈɪ_ŋ_k_l_ɪ_n_əl]\
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By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Inclined downward from opposite directions, so as to meet in a common point or line.
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Formed by strata dipping toward a common line or plane; as, a synclinal trough or valley; a synclinal fold; -- opposed to anticlinal.
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A synclinal fold.
By Oddity Software
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sin-kl[=i]'nal, adj. sloping downwards in opposite directions so as to meet in a common point or line: (geol.) denoting strata dipping toward a common central line or plane.--ns. SYN'CLINE, a synclinal flexure--also SYNCL[=I]'NAL; SYNCLIN[=O]'RIUM, a mountain with a synclinal structure. [Gr. syn, together, klinein, to bend.]
By Thomas Davidson
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