1 altiplanation | Definition of altiplanation

altiplanation

noun
al·​ti·​pla·​na·​tion | \ ˌaltə̇plāˈnāshən, -pləˈ-\
plural -s

Definition of altiplanation

: the erosion process that produces extensive flat surfaces at high altitudes

First Known Use of altiplanation

1916, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for altiplanation

alti- + planation

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