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Meaning of tectosphere | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

the part of the mantle lying below cratons, which moves during tectonic activity

Examples

“Next Reports Geodynamic Evidence for a Chemically Depleted Continental Tectosphere Alessandro M. Forte * and H. K. Claire Perry The tectosphere, namely the portions of Earth's mantle lying below cratons, has a thermochemical structure that differs from average suboceanic mantle.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

tectotype tectrix tectum Tecuci Tecum Tecumseh

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