Where does “diapiric” come from?
diapiric (English) comes from English diapir, from Ancient Greek διαπειραίνω — to pierce through.
diapiric (English): Of or relating to a diapir
Definitions
- Of or relating to a diapir
Ancestry of “diapiric”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | diapir | An intrusion of a ductile rock into an overburden |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | διαπειραίνω | to pierce through |
Words derived from “diapiric”