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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

subducted

/ˈsʌbdʌktɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does subducted mean?

verb

past participle of subduct, to push or force something under the surface of the Earth, especially the oceanic crust beneath the continental crust.

Example

"The subducted plate caused a chain of volcanic islands to form."

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