oroclina (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/o'ɾoklina/

Translation

"Oroclina" can be translated into English as "orocline."

Meaning

An "orocline" refers to a geological term used to describe a gently curving fold in rock layers or strata. In Spanish, this word is mostly used in the context of geography, especially in the field of geology. It is more commonly found in written texts, such as scientific articles and geological research papers.

Example Sentences

1. El geólogo explicó que la formación montañosa era el resultado de una oroclina. (The geologist explained that the mountain formation was the result of an orocline.)
2. Se pueden observar claramente las capas de roca curvadas en la oroclina. (The curved rock layers in the orocline can be clearly observed.)

Idiomatic Expressions

Although "oroclina" is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, it is used within the field of geology to describe specific geological formations.

Etymology

The term "oroclina" is derived from the Greek words "óros," meaning mountain, and "klíno," meaning to bend or slope.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Curva geológica (geological curve), pliegue (fold)
• Antonyms: Lineal (linear), recto (straight)