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Definition

noun. an underwater mountain range in the Atlantic Ocean formed by tectonic plates moving apart.

Example Sentence

Volcanic activity is common along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

More Example Sentences

Scientists study the mid-atlantic ridge often.

Synonyms

ocean ridge; tectonic boundary; underwater mountain range

Antonyms

deep ocean trench; continental shelf

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