orogeny
noun/ɔˈrɒdʒəni/
Frequency rank: #19,668 most common English word
Meaning
The process by which mountains are formed, especially through folding and faulting of the earth's crust.
Example sentence
The Himalayas were formed through orogeny caused by the collision of two massive tectonic plates.
Synonyms & related words
- mountain-building
- uplift
- folding
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