Usually means: Hard, resistant layer over softer materials.
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  1. caprock: Merriam-Webster
  2. Caprock: Wordnik
  3. caprock: Wiktionary
  4. caprock: Dictionary.com
  5. Caprock: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

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  1. caprock: Evolution Glossary

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Definitions from Wiktionary (caprock)

▸ noun:  (geology) A harder or more resistant rock type overlying a weaker or less resistant rock type.

Similar:
rimrock, roche, trap rock, baserock, hardrock, rock, traprock, rock formation, roach, tuff, more...

Opposite:
base rock, bedrock, foundation rock

Phrases:
Caprock Escarpment, more...

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Similar:
rimrock, roche, trap rock, baserock, hardrock, rock, traprock, rock formation, roach, tuff, more...

Opposite:
base rock, bedrock, foundation rock

Phrases:
Caprock Escarpment, more...



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