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tectogene

noun
tec·​to·​gene | \ ˈtektəˌjēn\
plural -s

Definition of tectogene

: a long narrow downward fold of the earth's crust that is postulated as an early phase in the process of the formation of a mountain range or an island arc

Other Words from tectogene

tectogenic \ ¦⸗⸗¦jenik \ adjective

History and Etymology for tectogene

International Scientific Vocabulary tecto- (from Greek tektainein to frame, build, from tektōn carpenter, builder) + -gene

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