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outcrop

/ˈaʊtkrɒp/ noun · British & US
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What does outcrop mean?

noun

A rock exposure that projects above the surrounding terrain, or a visible section of a rock formation that has been exposed by erosion.

Example

"The geologist studied the outcrop to learn more about the region's geological history."

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