eduction

noun — 3 senses

eduction

noun

/ɪˈdʌkʃən/

Etymology From Latin eductio. Equivalent to educe + -ion.

1

The act of educing, of deducing: deduction.

2

The result of educing; something which has been educed; inference, deduction.

3

Geography, Geology, Natural sciences A process by which the Earth's crust spreads sideways and exposes deep-seated rocks.

Derived terms
eduction pipe

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