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"The act of expanding or stretching; the state of being expanded or stretched." more

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Geologists study the dilation of rocks under pressure to understand earthquake mechanisms.

Dilation

dahy-ley-shuhn
nounThe act of expanding or stretching; the state of being expanded or stretched.

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Last Updated On: May 16, 2024
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