seafloor spreading
Definition
noun. a process in which new ocean floor is created as molten material from the earth's mantle rises in margins between plates or ridges and spreads out
Example Sentence
The scientist studied the phenomenon of seafloor spreading.
Synonyms
creating ocean floor; creation of new ocean floor; ocean floor creation
Antonyms
ocean floor destruction
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