Look up: subsidence

1. subsidence
   n. The sudden sinking or gradual downward settling of the Earth`s surface with little or no horizontal motion.
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2. Subsidence
   Sinking or downwarping of a part of the earth`s surface.
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3. subsidence
   1)The sinking of segments of the Earth`s crust under the weight of sedimentary deposits or faults; 2)the caving in of buildings due to weakening and damage to the foundations following man-made disruptions, such as over-worked shafts Category: Management in the public and private sector &bull...
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4. subsidence
   Sinking or settling in bone, as of a prosthetic component of a total joint implant. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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5. Subsidence
   • (n.) Alt. of Subsidency
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6. subsidence
   sinking of the Earth`s surface in response to geologic or man-induced causes. When subsidence occurs in great belts, providing troughs for the ... [5 related articles]
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7. Subsidence
   Lowering or sinking of the Earth's surface.
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8. Subsidence
   The gradual sinking, or sometimes abrupt collapse, of the rock and soil layers into an underground mine. Structures and surface features above the subsidence area can be affected.
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9. SUBSIDENCE
   A sinking or downward motion of air, often seen in anticyclones. It is most prevalent when there is colder, denser air aloft. It is often used to imply the opposite of atmospheric convection.
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10. subsidence
    subsidence, lowering of a portion of the earth's crust. The subsidence of land areas over time has resulted in submergence by shallow seas (see oceans). Land subsidence can occur naturally or through human activity. Natural subsidence may occur when limestone, which is easily carved by underground w...
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11. subsidence
    Type: Term Pronunciation: sŭb-sī′dĕns Definitions: 1. Sinking or settling in bone, as of a prosthetic component of a total joint implant.
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12. Subsidence
    `Subsidence` is the motion of a surface (usually, the Earth`s surface) as it shifts downward relative to a datum such as sea-level. The opposite of subsidence is uplift, which results in an increase in elevation. Ground subsidence is of concern to geologists, geotechnical engineers and surveyors. Di...
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13. Subsidence
    (atmosphere) `Subsidence` in the Earth`s atmosphere is most commonly caused by low temperatures: as air cools, it becomes denser and moves towards the ground, just as warm air becomes less dense and moves upwards. Subsidence generally causes high barometric pressure as more air moves into the...
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