diapir

/ˈdaɪ.ə.pɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A structure in the Earth’s crust that has been pushed upwards by a mass of less dense material, typically a dome-shaped formation of sedimentary rock.

“The geologist studied the diapir that had formed in the sedimentary basin.”

Synonyms

  • salt dome
  • salt stock

Antonyms

  • subduction zone
  • trench