Pockmarking: meaning, definitions and examples
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pockmarking
[ ˈpɒkˌmɑːrkɪŋ ]
surface damage
Pockmarking refers to the formation of small, crater-like depressions on a surface, usually caused by erosion, impact, or disease. This term is often used in the context of skin conditions, where the skin shows pockmarks due to acne or other skin diseases. It's also applicable in geology, where pockmarks can appear on the ocean floor due to gas escaping from beneath the seabed. The appearance of pockmarks can affect both aesthetics and structural integrity, depending on the context.
Synonyms
dimple, indentation, pit, scar.
Examples of usage
- The old building suffered from pockmarking after years of neglect.
- She was self-conscious about the pockmarking on her face caused by severe acne.
- Pockmarking on the ocean floor indicates past geological activity.
- The artwork features pockmarking to give it a distressed look.
Translations
Translations of the word "pockmarking" in other languages:
🇵🇹 marcação de cicatrizes
🇮🇳 गड्ढे बनाना
🇩🇪 Narbung
🇮🇩 berlubang
🇺🇦 покриття ямками
🇵🇱 pockmarking
🇯🇵 ぽっこり
🇫🇷 marquage de trous
🇪🇸 marcado de hoyuelos
🇹🇷 çukurlama
🇰🇷 움푹 들어간 자국
🇸🇦 علامات الحفر
🇨🇿 prohlubování
🇸🇰 depresie
🇨🇳 凹坑标记
🇸🇮 pockmarking
🇮🇸 dýrmörk
🇰🇿 шұңқырлау
🇬🇪 დაფიქრებული
🇦🇿 dərinləşmə
🇲🇽 marcado de hoyuelos
Etymology
The term 'pockmark' has its origins in the Middle English word 'poc', which means 'small hole or pit', combined with the word 'mark', denoting an indentation or noticeable feature. The word has evolved to describe not just physical skin conditions but also geological formations. In historical contexts, pockmarks have often been associated with diseases like smallpox, which left lasting scars on those infected. Over time, the term has broadened to encompass various forms of surface damage resulting from natural forces or biological factors. The study of pockmarking, particularly in geology, has gained attention for its implications regarding past environmental conditions and geological processes.