diastrophism
(di-as-tro-phism)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. the process of movement and deformation of the earth's crust that gives rise to largescale features such as continents and ocean basins and mountains
Example Sentence
The large mountain was caused by diastrophism.
Synonyms
Antonyms
lack of movement
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