"forearc" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: forearcs [plural]
Etymology: fore- + arc Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|fore|arc}} fore- + arc Head templates: {{en-noun}} forearc (plural forearcs)
  1. (geology) A region of raised rock debris which forms between the subduction zone and any associated volcano or volcanic chain. Categories (topical): Geology
    Sense id: en-forearc-en-noun-jIY6~y2s Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with fore- Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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