monoclinal
/ˌmɑnəˈklaɪnəl/
adjective
- Relating to or having a single direction of tilt or slope, especially in rock layers.
- A monoclinal slope can create interesting patterns in the landscape.
- The monoclinal fold in the rock layers was clearly visible from the hiking trail.
- Geologists studied the monoclinal structure to understand the region's tectonic history.
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