subduct

Verb

Meaning

To withdraw; to take away.

To subtract by arithmetical operation; to deduct.

Source: Webster's dictionary

bate take remove decrease abstract withdraw drain diminish deduce erode subtract withhold curtail recoup withholding

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give increase develop bring build improve

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subduction

The Kula Plate is an ancient tectonic plate that used to subduct under Alaska during the Triassic period. Source: Internet

Hence it is difficult in this case to subduct water through the thermohaline circulation. Source: Internet

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