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tectonic uplifts

tectonic uplifts is the plural of tectonic uplift.

Meaning of tectonic uplift

Noun

tectonic uplift (countable and uncountable, plural tectonic uplifts)

  1. The raising of a geographical area as a consequence of plate tectonics.
    • The meander in the river had been become incised as a result of tectonic uplift.

Questions about tectonic uplifts

What is tectonic uplifts the plural of?
Tectonic uplifts is the plural of tectonic uplift.

Words near tectonic uplifts in the dictionary

  1. tectonic keratoplasties
  2. tectonic keratoplasty
  3. tectonic plate
  4. tectonic plates
  5. tectonic uplift
  6. tectonic uplifts
  7. tectonic weapon
  8. tectonic weapons
  9. tectonically
  10. tectonicist
  11. tectonicists

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