"tectosphere" meaning in All languages combined

See tectosphere on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Rho9998-tectosphere.wav Forms: tectospheres [plural]
Etymology: From tecto- + -sphere. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|tecto|sphere}} tecto- + -sphere Head templates: {{en-noun}} tectosphere (plural tectospheres)
  1. (geology) the part of the mantle lying below cratons, which moves during tectonic activity Categories (topical): Geology

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