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lithosphere in Spanish

lithosphere in Spanish is litósfera, litosfera — lithosphere means the hard outermost shell of the Earth, split into large tectonic plates.

lithosphere in Spanish

litósfera
noun
(geology) The rigid, mechanically strong, outer layer of the Earth; divided into twelve major plates.
litosfera
noun
(geology) The rigid, mechanically strong, outer layer of the Earth; divided into twelve major plates.

What does "lithosphere" mean?

  1. noun The hard outermost shell of the Earth, split into large tectonic plates.
    "The lithosphere is broken into large tectonic plates."
  2. noun A similar rigid outer layer on another planet.
    "Scientists compare the lithosphere of Mars with that of the Earth."
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lithosphere in a sentence

  • The lithosphere is broken into large tectonic plates.
  • Geologists study how the lithosphere behaves under stress.
  • Scientists compare the lithosphere of Mars with that of the Earth.
  • A planet's lithosphere sits above its deeper layers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lithosphere" in Spanish?
"lithosphere" in Spanish is litósfera, litosfera. lithosphere means: The hard outermost shell of the Earth, split into large tectonic plates.
How do you use "lithosphere" in a sentence?
Example: "The lithosphere is broken into large tectonic plates." In Spanish, "lithosphere" is litósfera, litosfera.
Are there other ways to say "lithosphere" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "lithosphere": litósfera, litosfera.
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