planation

English

Etymology

plane +‎ -ation

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /pleɪˈneɪʃən/, /pləˈneɪʃən/

Noun

planation (countable and uncountable, plural planations)

(geology) The formation of a flat surface by erosion and deposition
(biology) The morphological transformation of a three-dimensional structure into a two-dimensional one through development or evolution

Derived terms

cryoplanation

Related terms

planar
plane

Translations

The formation of a flat surface

Polish: planacja f, gradacja (pl) f

The morphological transformation of a three-dimensional structure

Anagrams

Platonian, platinoan

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