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Definition: Earth's crust

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. The outer layer of the Earth.[Wordnet].

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Common Expressions: Earth's crust

ExpressionsDefinition
Earth's crustThe outer layer of the Earth. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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Specialty Expressions: Earth's crust

ExpressionsDomainDefinition
Earth's crustGeographyUppermost shell of the earth, overlying the mantle above the Mohorovicic discontinuity. Normally the crust is entirely within the lithosphere of which it forms the upper layer. (cf. "manteau" no 5103). Source: European Union. (references)
Earth's crustMiningSee: crust. (references)

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Topics by Level of Interest: Earth's crust

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Abundance of elements in Earth's crust15   Abundance of elements in Earth's crust15

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