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microrelief

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[mahy-kroh-ri-leef] / ˌmaɪ kroʊ rɪˈlif /

noun

  1. surface features of the earth of small dimensions, commonly less than 50 feet (15 meters).

Etymology

Origin of microrelief

First recorded in 1930–35; micro- + relief 2

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