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disharmonic

1. adj. [Geology]

Pertaining to structures in which the shapes of adjacent layers differ or do not conform to one another. Folds of rock layers that have different mechanical properties or competence tend to be disharmonic, with a change in fold shape, symmetry or wavelength from one layer to the next.

Antonyms: harmonic

See: competent