Meaning of the word subduct in English

What does subduct mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

subduct

US /səbˈdʌkt/
UK /səbˈdʌkt/

Verb

(geology) to move under another plate

Example:
The oceanic plate began to subduct beneath the continental plate.
Where two tectonic plates meet, one can subduct under the other.
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