allocycle en · NOUN
Etymology
From allo- + cycle, coined by geologists.
Meanings
- A cycle in rock formation whose major forces come from outside the formation via tectonics, volcanism, climate change, or other outside forces, as contrasted with being contained within the formation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| allocycles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |