"subductive" meaning in English

See subductive in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more subductive [comparative], most subductive [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} subductive (comparative more subductive, superlative most subductive)
  1. (geology) Of, related to, or caused by tectonic plate subduction Categories (topical): Geology
    Sense id: en-subductive-en-adj-CjZzQVML Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences
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