Subduction

//səbˈdʌkʃən//

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Noun

The word "subduction" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

subduction zone

Context

analysis geology mathematics

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

geologic process geological process

Type Of (IsA)

geological process

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arithmetical beneath boundary convergent diffeological draw mantle push pushforward subduct subtraction surjection tectonic plate

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