Definition of subduction
: the action or process in plate tectonics of the edge of one crustal plate descending below the edge of another
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Ragenauer-Lieb, K., Yuen, D. and Branlund, J., The initiation of subduction: criticalilty by addition of water?
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Origin and Etymology of subduction
French, from Late Latin subduction-, subductio withdrawal, from Latin subducere to withdraw, from sub- + ducere to draw — more at 1tow
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