TERRANE
\tˈɛɹe͡ɪn], \tˈɛɹeɪn], \t_ˈɛ_ɹ_eɪ_n]\
Definitions of TERRANE
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A region or limited area considered with reference to some special feature; as, the terrane of a river, that is, its drainage basin.
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A group of rocks having a common age or origin; - nearly equivalent to formation, but used somewhat less comprehensively.
By Oddity Software
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A region or limited area considered with reference to some special feature; as, the terrane of a river, that is, its drainage basin.
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A group of rocks having a common age or origin; - nearly equivalent to formation, but used somewhat less comprehensively.
By Noah Webster.
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