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Vocabulary Entry
outcrop
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A geological feature where rock layers appear at the surface of the earth.
Example Sentences
"The hikers discovered an impressive outcrop of limestone on their trail."
"The scientist studied the outcrop to understand the region's geological history."
"We found fossils embedded in the outcrop along the riverbank."
V
verb
To emerge or appear above the surface, especially in a geological context.
Example Sentences
"The rocks began to outcrop after the heavy rain washed away the soil."
"In certain areas, the ancient cliffs outcrop dramatically along the coastline."
"The geologist observed how the sedimentary layers outcrop at various points on the mountain."