word
lithosphere
LITH-oh-sfeer
ˈlɪθəˌsfɪərListen
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Syllable breakdown
lithosphere
Dictionary meaning
The rigid outer layer of the Earth, comprising the crust and upper mantle.
Examples
- Tectonic plates are segments of the lithosphere that drift over the asthenosphere.
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