Subduction

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

a geological process in which one edge of a crustal plate is forced sideways and downward into the mantle below another plate

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary1 senseview framework →

§1: a geological process in which one edge of a crustal plate is forced sideways and downward into the mantle below another plate

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: a geological process in which one edge of a crustal plate is forced sideways and downward into the mantle below another plate
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