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crustal

 

[ หˆkrสŒstl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

geology term

The term 'crustal' pertains to the Earthโ€™s crust, which is the outermost layer of the planet. This layer is composed of a variety of rocks and minerals that are fundamental to the structure of the Earth. Crustal movements can lead to seismic activity, including earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The study of crustal features helps geologists understand tectonic processes that shape the planet's surface.

Synonyms

geological, lithospheric, tectonic

Examples of usage

  • Crustal deformation is a significant factor in earthquakes.
  • The crustal composition varies from oceanic to continental regions.
  • Scientists measure crustal thickness using seismic waves.
  • Crustal plates shift and interact at tectonic boundaries.

Translations

Translations of the word "crustal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crustal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเคธเฅเคŸเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช krustal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ krustal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธัั‚ะฐะปั–ั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krustalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅœฐๆฎปใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crustal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crustal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kabukla ilgili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๊ฐ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุดุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krustรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krustรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐๅฃณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krustalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skeljar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั‹า›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qabฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crustal

Etymology

The word 'crustal' is derived from the Latin word 'crusta', meaning 'a layer or surface'. Its geological usage began in the 19th century as scientists explored the Earth's structure. The suffix '-al' is commonly added in English to form adjectives from nouns. Crustal studies gained importance with the development of plate tectonics theory in the mid-20th century, which elucidated how crustal movements and interactions contribute to geological phenomena. As geology evolved as a science, so did the terminology, with 'crustal' becoming an essential term in the lexicon of earth scientists.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,609, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.