Where does “diapir” come from?
diapir (English) comes from Ancient Greek διαπειραίνω — to pierce through.
diapir (English): An intrusion of a ductile rock into an overburden
Definitions
- An intrusion of a ductile rock into an overburden
Ancestry of “diapir”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | διαπειραίνω | to pierce through |