downlap

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|geology}} A [[rock]] [[formation]] at the [[bottom]] of a sediment sequence where the [[young]]er layers have a [[steep]]er [[slope]] than the underlying [[surface]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|geology}} To [[form]] a downlap.

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