Tectonic Plate Definition
noun
In the theory of plate tectonics, one of the sections of the earth's lithosphere, constantly moving in relation to the other sections.
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Other Word Forms of Tectonic Plate
Noun
Singular:
tectonic plate
Plural:
tectonic-plates
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