contourite

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

contour +‎ -ite

Noun[edit]

contourite (plural contourites)

  1. A sedimentary deposit produced by thermohaline-induced deepwater bottom currents, possibly influenced by wind or tidal forces.

Anagrams[edit]

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