Orogenous Definition

adjective

(geology, often humorous, by analogy to erogenous) Of or relating to mountain-building; orogenic.

The gradual uplift of mountains is the most common form of orogenous activity.
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Origin of Orogenous

  • From orogeny +‎ -ous.

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