crustal

CEFRC1

/ˈkɹʌstəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to the outer layer of the Earth.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of, pertaining to, or forming a crust, especially the crust of the Earth or other planet.

Examples

  • The earthquake was caused by sudden movement in the crustal rocks.

  • Crustal deformation occurs over time.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

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In context

  • The crustal thickness varies by location.

  • 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.

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Question 1 · Quick check

Earthquakes often result from sudden movements in blank plates.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From crust + -al.