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upthrust

Pronunciation: /ˈʌpθrʌst/
Definition of upthrust

noun

Physics
  • the upward force that a liquid or gas exerts on a body floating in it.
  • Geologyanother term for uplift.

verb

[with object] (usually as adjective upthrust)
  • thrust (something) upwards:Turco’s upthrust beard

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