tectonic uplift

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Definition of tectonic uplift in English English dictionary

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.

Related Terms

tectonic uplifts

plural form of tectonic uplift

tectonic-uplift

Attributive form of tectonic uplift, noun

Hyphenation

tec·to·nic up·lift

Turkish pronunciation

tektänîk ʌplîft

Pronunciation

/tekˈtänək ˈəpləft/ /tɛkˈtɑːnɪk ˈʌplɪft/