Vocabulary Entry

isoclinal

|adjective • noun

adjective

Referring to lines or surfaces that are inclined at the same angle or are parallel to each other.

Example Sentences

"The geologist noted the isoclinal folds in the rock strata."

"Isoclinal structures can indicate uniform stress in geological formations."

"Their isoclinal arrangement made it easier to analyze the mineral layers."

noun

Example Sentences

"The isoclinal on the map helps us understand the angle of tilt in the terrain."

"By tracing the isoclinals, researchers can predict the behavior of the rock layers."

"The isoclinal indicates where the forces acted uniformly across the geological profile."