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ypsiliform

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English

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Etymology

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From ypsilon +‎ -iform.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɪpsɪlɪˌfɔː(ɹ)m/

Adjective

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ypsiliform

  1. In the shape of the letter upsilon (Υ (U)).
    • 2003, Andreas Aigner, Josef Stini, Hans Mortensen, Annals of geomorphology, page 351:
      The Baxter Hills, near Iron Knob, on northeastern Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, is an isolated ypsiliform fold mountain range developed on a north-pitching syncline []

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