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crustal

/ˈkɹʌstəl/

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

Examples :

"The earthquake caused significant movement along the crustal plates. "
geology world astronomy environment

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Illustration forming

forming verb

/ˈfɔːmɪŋ/ /ˈfɔɹmɪŋ/

To assume (a certain shape or visible structure).

"Clouds were forming interesting shapes in the sky. "

Illustration plates

plates noun

/pleɪts/

A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.

"I filled my plate from the bountiful table."

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration pertaining

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

Illustration crust

crust noun

/kɹʌst/

A more solid, dense or hard layer on a surface or boundary.

"The bread had a thick, crunchy crust that was hard to bite through. "

Illustration earth

earth proper noun

/ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/

The third planet of the Solar System; the world upon which humans live.

"My family and I are planning a trip to explore Earth's diverse landscapes. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration movement

movement noun

/ˈmuːv.mənt/

Physical motion between points in space.

"I saw a movement in that grass on the hill."

Illustration other

other noun

/ˈɐðə/ /ʊðə/ /ˈʌðɚ/

An other, another (person, etc), more often rendered as another.

"My brother is a different person; he's an other, not like me at all. "

Illustration caused

caused verb

/kɔzd/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

Illustration planet

planet noun

/ˈplænət/ /ˈplænɪt/

Each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky—the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.

"The ancient Greeks studied the planets, including Mercury and Mars, to understand the night sky. "

Illustration earthquake

earthquake noun

/ˈɜːθkweɪk/ /ˈɝθkweɪk/

A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.

"The earthquake shook the school building during recess, causing some minor damage. "