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Complete Definition of "subduction"

English

Pronunciation
s�b-dŭk'sh�n

Etymology
From L. sub meaning under or below, and ductum meaning to draw or conduct.

Noun
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en-noun

  1. the action of being pushed or drawn beneath another object.

Derived terms
subduction zone

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