inlier
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in·li·er
(ĭn′lī′ər)n.
An area or formation of older rocks completely surrounded by younger layers.
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inlier
(ˈɪnˌlaɪə)n
(Geological Science) an outcrop of rocks that is entirely surrounded by younger rocks
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