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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahy-uh-peer]
- /ˈdaɪ əˌpɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahy-uh-peer]
- /ˈdaɪ əˌpɪər/
Definitions of diapir word
- noun diapir an anticlinal fold in which the brittle overlying rock has been pierced by material, such as salt, from beneath 3
- noun diapir a dome formation in which the rigid top layers have been split open by pressure from an underlying plastic core 3
- noun diapir a dome, or anticline, the upper regions of which have been ruptured and penetrated by material squeezed up from below. Compare plume (def 10), salt dome. 1
- noun diapir A domed rock formation in which a core of rock has moved upward to pierce the overlying strata. 1
- noun diapir (geology) An intrusion of a ductile rock into an overburden. 0
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Origin of diapir
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
1915-20; < French, said to be < Greek diapeírein to drive through, pierce; dia- dia- + peírein to pierce
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Parts of speech for Diapir
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
diapir popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
diapir usage trend in Literature
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