(mineralogy, Australia) A saddle-shaped bedded mineral vein in the form of an anticline or a syncline (an inverted saddle).
(mineralogy, Australia) A saddle-shaped bedded mineral vein in the form of an anticline or a syncline (an inverted saddle).
"saddle vein" means: A saddle-shaped bedded mineral vein in the form of an anticline or a syncline (an inverted saddle).. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
"saddle vein" means: A saddle-shaped bedded mineral vein in the form of an anticline or a syncline (an inverted saddle).. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
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(Australia) A saddle-shaped bedded mineral (usually gold-bearing quartz) vein occurring along the crest of an anticline or (less common) a syncline (an inverted saddle).
A mineral deposit associated with the crest of an anticlinal fold and following the bedding planes, usually found in vertical succession, especially the gold-bearing quartz veins of Australia.
An opening at the crest of a sharp fold in sedimentary rocks, occupied by ore.
The raised back of a saddle.
"saddle vein" means: A saddle-shaped bedded mineral vein in the form of an anticline or a syncline (an inverted saddle).. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.
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(cycling) A seat pack or a seat bag.