ruiniform

English

a ruiniform outcrop in Bolivia

Etymology

From ruin +‎ -iform.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ɹuːˈɪnəˌfɔːm/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ɹuˈɪnəˌfɔɹm/

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Adjective

ruiniform (comparative more ruiniform, superlative most ruiniform)

1. (geology, mineralogy) Having the appearance of the ruins of buildings, despite being natural in origin.

   ruiniform karst

   ruiniform landscape

   ruiniform relief

   ruiniform sandstone

Translations

Translations

• French: ruiniforme (fr)

References

• “ruiniform”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.