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  • adjective geology Describing any process that accompanies a tectonic one

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syn- +‎ tectonic

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  • Homke et al. present an accurate dating of the oldest syntectonic sediments deposited in the northwest Zagros foreland basin.

    EurekAlert! - Breaking News 2009

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  • Adjective that refers to any geologic process that occurs during tectonic activity.

    June 2, 2010