Zweikanter
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006736
A ventifact, which is a rock shaped by the abrasive action of wind-blown sand, characterized by two distinct facets or keels. These facets are formed when the rock is oriented in such a way that two sides are exposed to the prevailing wind. Zweikanters are indicative of arid environments with persistent winds.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006736 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Zweikanter; Spanish: zweikanter; French: zweikanter |
Record as JSON
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"es": "zweikanter",
"fr": "zweikanter"
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}
Record 7,311 of 7,311 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.