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      • chasma (pl. chasmas or chasmata) (astronomy, geology) A long, narrow, steep -sided depression on a planet (often other than Earth), a moon, or another body in the Solar System.
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  2. A long, narrow, steep-sided depression on a planet (other than Earth), a moon, or another body in the solar system. Etymology: From χάσμα. In planetary nomenclature, a chasma (plural: chasmata ) is a deep, elongated, steep-sided depression.

  3. The meaning of CHASM is a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge. How to use chasm in a sentence.

  4. Noun. chasma ( pl. chasmas or chasmata) ( astronomy, geology) A long, narrow, steep -sided depression on a planet (often other than Earth ), a moon, or another body in the Solar System. Tethys Geology and Tectonics Revisited:

  5. Definition of chasm noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. Quick Reference. Originally, a very large canyon on Mars, generally of structural origin. Such structures are distinguished from smaller, sinuous channels (valles, see vallis) probably of fluvial origin, and from fossae (see fossa) which are linear depressions analogous to terrestrial grabens.

  7. Define chasm. chasm synonyms, chasm pronunciation, chasm translation, English dictionary definition of chasm. n. 1. A deep, steep-sided opening in the earth's surface; an abyss or gorge. 2. A sudden interruption of continuity; a gap. 3. A pronounced difference of...

  8. noun. plural -s. 1. obsolete : a gaping or yawning especially of the earth or sea. 2. obsolete : a large rent or fissure in the earth. 3. obsolete : a wide gap or breach. Word History. Etymology. Latin. Love words?

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