allochthon
/əˈlɒkθən/
allochthon noun: a geological formation not formed in the region where found and moved to its present location by tectonic forces. Compare autochthon.
Noun
allochthon (plural allochthons)
- A geological formation not formed in the region where found and moved to its present location by tectonic forces. Compare autochthon.
allochthon meaning in Tamil
allochthon in Tamil
- இடம்சரிந்த பாறைகள்
Forms of allochthon
| plural | allochthons |
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Origin of allochthon
1940–45; back formation from allochthonous.
Questions about allochthon
- What does allochthon mean?
- Allochthon means a geological formation not formed in the region where found and moved to its present location by tectonic forces. Compare autochthon.
- What is allochthon in Tamil?
- Allochthon in Tamil is இடம்சரிந்த பாறைகள். See Allochthon meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is allochthon?
- Allochthon is a noun.
- How do you pronounce allochthon?
- Allochthon is pronounced /əˈlɒkθən/.
- What is the plural of allochthon?
- The plural of allochthon is allochthons.
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