"backarc" meaning in All languages combined

See backarc on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: backarcs [plural]
Etymology: From back + arc. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|back|arc}} back + arc Head templates: {{en-noun}} backarc (plural backarcs)
  1. (geology) The landward region of a volcanic chain, opposite the subduction zone.
    Sense id: en-backarc-en-noun-XNGswkRF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Geology Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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