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tectonism

/ˈtɛktənɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does tectonism mean?

noun

The process of forming mountains or other landforms by tectonic forces, or the study of the structure of the Earth's crust.

Example

"The geologist spent years studying the tectonism of the Himalayan mountain range."

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