crustal
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of crustal
1855–60; < Latin crūst ( a ) shell, crust + -al 1
Example Sentences
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Burbery further argues that Dante anticipated ideas connected to terminal velocity and crustal penetration, concepts tied to how extremely large objects behave when colliding with planets.
From Science Daily ● May 11, 2026
Over the past decade, growing evidence has convinced many researchers that rare earthquakes do originate in the mantle, though they may occur about 100 times less frequently than crustal earthquakes.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 20, 2026
"The timing and rate of early crustal growth on Earth remains contentious due to the scarcity of very ancient rocks," Ms Boyce said.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 10, 2026
Further evidence for a north-to-south impact came from studying the moon's topography, crustal thickness, and surface chemistry.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2025
At first people called them "crustal blocks" or sometimes "paving stones."
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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