nonenveloping

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

non- +‎ enveloping

Adjective[edit]

nonenveloping (not comparable)

  1. Not enveloping.
    • 2001, George D. Stanley, The History and Sedimentology of Ancient Reef Systems:
      Corals may show steplike rugged undersides or nonenveloping growth bands that demonstrate that corals became partially buried while growing. Rugged margins are indicative of occasional sedimentary events []