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[ pley-ney-shuhn, pluh- ]
noun
, Geology.
- the process whereby an irregular land surface is made flat or level by erosion.
planation
/ pleɪˈneɪʃən /
noun
- the erosion of a land surface until it is basically flat
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Word History and Origins
Origin of planation1
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Example Sentences
These changes probably included stream capture, flooding, drought, uplifting and planation.
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The planation and striation of a stone need not be confined to its under surface.
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He may have been misled by other ministers, and for his benefit I make this ex- planation.
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