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GEOLOGICAL PROCESS Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the phrase geological process. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase geological process. (close relations)
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deposition
nounn
noun

• the natural process of laying down a deposit of something

• (law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer's office

• the act of putting something somewhere

• the act of deposing someone; removing a powerful person from a position or office

erosion
nounn
noun

• (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively

• condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind

• a gradual decline of something

• erosion by chemical action

faulting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other

folding
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

• a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock

• the act of folding

adjective satellite

• capable of being folded up and stored

glaciation
nounn
noun

• the condition of being covered with glaciers or masses of ice; the result of glacial action

• the process of covering the earth with glaciers or masses of ice

metamorphism
nounn
noun

• change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances

diagenesis
nounn
noun

• All the chemical, physical, and biological changes sediment goes through during and after lithification, not including weathering or other surface changes.

lithification
verb, nounv, n
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weathering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

adjective satellite

• towards the side exposed to wind

verb

• face and withstand with courage

• cause to slope

• sail to the windward of

• change under the action or influence of the weather

geologic process
nounn
noun

• (geology) a natural process whereby geological features are modified

Best Hypernyms For GEOLOGICAL PROCESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for geological process, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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action activity
Phrases (2)
natural actionnatural process

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