microrelief

[ mahy-kroh-ri-leef ]
/ ˌmaɪ kroʊ rɪˈlif /

noun

surface features of the earth of small dimensions, commonly less than 50 feet (15 meters).
Also called microtopography.

Origin of microrelief

First recorded in 1930–35; micro- + relief2

Words nearby microrelief

micropuncture, micropyle, micropyrometer, microreader, microrefractometer, microrelief, microreproduction, microrespirometer, micros., microsatellite, microscope