subsidence
IPA: sʌbsˈaɪdʌns
noun
- The process of becoming less active or severe.
- (geology) A sinking of something to a lower level, especially of part of the surface of the Earth due to underground excavation, seismic activity or underground or ground water depletion.
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Examples of "subsidence" in Sentences
- Is anyone monitoring subsidence of the towers
- A milder form of subsidence is referred to as downdraft.
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