surcreusement

French

Etymology

From sur- +‎ creusement.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /syʁ.kʁøz.mɑ̃/
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Noun

surcreusement m (plural surcreusements)

  1. (Geology) abrasion in a glacial valley, caused by the action of water in a river which has taken the place of the glacier

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