ruiniform
adjUK /ɹuːˈɪnəˌfɔːm/ · US /ɹuˈɪnəˌfɔɹm/
Etymology From ruin + -iform.
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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Having the appearance of the ruins of buildings, despite being natural in origin.
- ruiniform karst
- ruiniform landscape
2 more examples
- ruiniform relief
- ruiniform sandstone