Centroclinal

/ˌsɛntroʊˈklaɪnəl/ adjective

Describes rock layers or geological formations that dip or slope toward a central point.

From Latin 'centrum' (center) + Greek 'klinein' (to slope or lean), literally meaning 'sloping toward the center'.

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