- inlier
- noun Etymology: 3in + outlier Date: circa 1859 1. a mass of rock whose outcrop is surrounded by rock of younger age 2. a distinct area or formation completely surrounded by another; also enclave
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inlier — [in′lī΄ər] n. [< IN 1 + LIE1 + ER] an outcrop area of older rocks entirely surrounded by younger rocks … English World dictionary
inlier — /in luy euhr/, n. Geol. an outcrop of a formation completely surrounded by rocks of younger age. Cf. outlier. [1855 60; IN + (OUT)LIER] * * * … Universalium
inlier — [ ɪnlʌɪə] noun Geology an older rock formation isolated among newer rocks … English new terms dictionary
inlier — in·li·er … English syllables
inlier — /ˈɪnlaɪə/ (say inluyuh) noun (in geology) an outcrop of a formation completely surrounded by younger strata. {in 1 + (out)lier} …
inlier — n. Geol. a structure or area of older rocks completely surrounded by newer rocks. Etymology: IN, after outlier … Useful english dictionary
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