Dreikanter
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006937
A ventifact, which is a rock shaped by the abrasive action of wind-blown sand. Its characteristic form features three facets or keeled edges, created as the rock is rotated by the wind and exposed to erosion from different directions. These geological formations are indicative of arid or periglacial environments with persistent, strong winds.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006937 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Dreikanter; Spanish: dreikanter; French: dreikanter |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Dreikanter",
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"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "Dreikanter",
"es": "dreikanter",
"fr": "dreikanter"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/dreikanter/"
}
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