"caprock" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: caprocks [plural], cap rock [alternative]
Etymology: From cap + rock. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|cap|rock}} cap + rock Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} caprock (countable and uncountable, plural caprocks)
  1. (geology) A harder or more resistant rock type overlying a weaker or less resistant rock type. Tags: countable, uncountable Related terms: aquitard, capstone Translations (Translations): 蓋層 /盖层 (gàicéng) (Chinese Mandarin)

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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