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intraplate

adjective in·tra·plate \ ˈin-trə-ˌplāt , -(ˌ)trä- \

Definition of intraplate

: relating to or occurring within the interior of a tectonic plate
  • an intraplate earthquake

First Known Use of intraplate

1973

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