Unconformability
Translation of "unconformability" into Russian
unconformability
NounUK
/ˌʌnkənˌfɔːməˈbɪlɪti/
US
/ˌʌnkənˌfɔrməˈbɪləti/
unconformability
unconformabilities pl
геология; стратиграфическое несогласие между слоями пород
The geologist measured the unconformability between the sandstone and the overlying shale.
Геолог измерил несогласие между песчаником и перекрывающим его сланцем.
The committee criticised the unconformability of the proposal with the organisation's guidelines.
Комитет раскритиковал несоответствие предложения руководящим принципам организации.
Additional translations
редко употребляется
Definitions
unconformability
NounUK
/ˌʌnkənˌfɔːməˈbɪlɪti/
US
/ˌʌnkənˌfɔrməˈbɪləti/
In geology, a condition of discontinuity in rock strata, indicating a period of erosion or non-deposition between successive layers.
The geologist measured the unconformability between the sandstone and the overlying shale to reconstruct the basin's history.
The lack of conformity or correspondence; the state of not conforming to a rule, standard, or pattern.
The committee criticised the unconformability of the proposal with the organisation's guidelines.