Crustal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹʌstəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Crustal is an adjective meaning Of, pertaining to, or forming a crust, especially the crust of the Earth or other planet.
Meaning
Of, pertaining to, or forming a crust, especially the crust of the Earth or other planet.
Example Sentences
The hope was to lower a drill through over 4,000 metres of Pacific Ocean water off the coast of Mexico and drill some 5,000 metres through relatively thin crustal rock.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anatexis, crusty, continental, tacky, cratonic, crustaceal.
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