Orogen
das Orogen (n)
German translations
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orogenic
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein geologischer Prozess, der zur Entstehung von Gebirgen führt.
- English meaning
- Orogenic
- Synonym
- orogen
- German example
- Die gebirgsbildenden Kräfte haben über Millionen von Jahren diese beeindruckende Bergkette geformt.
- English example
- Orogenic forces have shaped this impressive mountain range over millions of years.
Related words
- Orogenese
orogeny
Example sentences with “Orogen”
The orogen was formed by collision. (Das Orogen wurde durch Kollision gebildet.)
Frequently asked questions
What is an 'orogen'?
A mountain belt, 'das Orogen'.