plate tectonic theory meaning

UK US /pleɪt tɛkˈtɑnɪk ˈθɪri/ 6 syllables

plate tectonic theory (noun): the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust.

Definition of plate tectonic theory

  1. the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust

    Synonyms: tectonics, plate tectonics

    Type of: morphology

How to pronounce plate tectonic theory

plate tectonic theory is pronounced /pleɪt tɛkˈtɑnɪk ˈθɪri/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.

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