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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