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Meaning of tectonic uplift | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The raising of a geographical area as a consequence of plate tectonics.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“The meander in the river had been become incised as a result of tectonic uplift.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

tectonic weapon Tectonically tectonicist Tectonics tectonism tectonite