peneplain

English

Etymology

From pene- +‎ plain.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈpiːnɪpleɪn/, /ˈpɛnɪpleɪn/

Noun

peneplain (plural peneplains)

(geomorphology) A low-relief plain representing the final stage of fluvial erosion during times of extended tectonic stability.

Alternative forms

peneplane

Translations

low plain

French: pénéplaine (fr) f
Icelandic: rofslétta f
Tagalog: kalunasang lupa

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