subduction

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 See also

[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

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

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /səbˈdʌkʃən/

[edit] Noun

subduction (plural subductions)

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

[edit] Derived terms

• subduction zone

[edit] See also

• obduction