Crenulation: meaning, definitions and examples
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crenulation
[ ˌkrɛnjʊˈleɪʃən ]
geology
The process of forming crenellations or crenulations on a surface, especially the surface of a rock or mineral.
Synonyms
indentation, notching, scalloping
Examples of usage
- The crenulation of the rock surface was caused by years of erosion.
- The crenulation of the mineral specimen indicated its geological history.
Translations
Translations of the word "crenulation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 crenulação
🇮🇳 क्रीनेलेशन
🇩🇪 Zinnen
🇮🇩 krenulasi
🇺🇦 мерлони
🇵🇱 krenulacja
🇯🇵 胸壁（きょうへき）
🇫🇷 crénelage
🇪🇸 crenulación
🇹🇷 krenülasyon
🇰🇷 크레눌레이션
🇸🇦 تسنين
🇨🇿 cimbuří
🇸🇰 cimburie
🇨🇳 齿状结构
🇸🇮 krenulacija
🇮🇸 krenulering
🇰🇿 кренуляция
🇬🇪 კრენულაცია
🇦🇿 krenulyasiya
🇲🇽 crenulación
Word origin
The word 'crenulation' is derived from the Latin word 'crenula', which means a small notch or crenel. It has been used in geology to describe the process of forming crenellations or crenulations on a surface since the early 20th century. The term is commonly used in the field of geology to refer to the intricate patterns and formations found on rocks and minerals.