"crustal" meaning in English

See crustal in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈkɹʌstəl/ [UK] Forms: more crustal [comparative], most crustal [superlative]
Etymology: From crust + -al. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|crust|al}} crust + -al Head templates: {{en-adj}} crustal (comparative more crustal, superlative most crustal)
  1. Of, pertaining to, or forming a crust, especially the crust of the Earth or other planet.
    Sense id: en-crustal-en-adj-12iL4pps Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -al

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