"tectonic uplift" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tectonic uplifts [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} tectonic uplift (countable and uncountable, plural tectonic uplifts)
  1. The raising of a geographical area as a consequence of plate tectonics. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-tectonic_uplift-en-noun-Mu3ooPEI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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