contourite

平积层, 平积岩； 等深流沉积, 平流沉积

词形变化

contourites 复数 contourites

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

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

词源

From contour + -ite.

来源：wiktionary