peneplain

English

Etymology

From pene- +‎ plain.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

peneplain (plural peneplains)

1. (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