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slickenside Definition

slicken·side (slik′ən sīd′)

noun

Geol. a smooth, polished rock surface produced by friction, pressure, or cleavage

Etymology: dial. slicken, var. of slick + side

Browse dictionary entries near slickenside

  1. ‹ slick
  2. ‹ slice of life
  3. ‹ slice
  4. ‹ SLGS
  5. ‹ slew
  6. ‹ sleuth
  7. ‹ Slesvig
  8. ‹ slept
  9. ‹ slenderize
  10. ‹ slender
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  7. slide trombone ›
  8. slide valve ›
  9. slider ›
  10. sliding ›