word
lithosphere
LITH-uh-sfeer
ˈlɪθəsfɪərListen
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Syllable breakdown
lithosphere
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Dictionary meaning
The rigid outer part of the Earth, comprising the crust and upper mantle.
History and origin
Greek — 'lithos' (stone) + 'sphaira' (ball).
Examples
- The lithosphere is broken into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere below.
Common mispronunciations
LY-thuh-sfeerlith-OH-sfeer
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