Pronunciation: /ɔːrəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
noun the process of mountain building through tectonic plate movements
A1 Orogenesis is the process of mountain formation.
A2 The students learned about orogenesis in their geography class.
B1 The orogenesis of the Himalayas took millions of years.
B2 Scientists study the orogenesis of different mountain ranges around the world.
C1 Understanding the orogenesis of a region can provide valuable insights into its geological history.
C2 The complex orogenesis of the Alps is a topic of ongoing research in the field of geology.
formal The orogenesis process involves the formation of mountain ranges through tectonic plate movements.
informal Have you ever wondered how mountains are formed? It's all part of orogenesis.
slang When the earth's crust starts pushing together, that's when orogenesis happens.
figurative Just like how challenges in life can lead to personal growth, orogenesis shapes the landscape of the earth.
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