Anticlinal
Pronunciation: /ˈæntɪkˈɫɪnˈæɫ/
Anticlinal (adjective)
- describing a fold in rock layers that arches upward, forming a ridge.
- describing cell division that occurs perpendicular to the surface of a plant organ.
Examples
- The geologist studied the anticlinal structure in the mountain range.
- Anticlinal formations can indicate the presence of oil reserves.
Common collocations: anticlinal fold, anticlinal structure, anticlinal division, anticlinal growth