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- [as-then-uh-sfeer]
- /æsˈθɛn əˌsfɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [as-then-uh-sfeer]
- /æsˈθɛn əˌsfɪər/
Definitions of asthenosphere word
- noun asthenosphere a thin semifluid layer of the earth (100–200 km thick), below the outer rigid lithosphere, forming part of the mantle and thought to be able to flow vertically and horizontally, enabling sections of lithosphere to subside, rise, and undergo lateral movement 3
- noun asthenosphere a zone in the upper mantle of the earth, consisting of hot, plastic rock, that underlies the solid lithosphere 3
- noun asthenosphere the region below the lithosphere, variously estimated as being from fifty to several hundred miles (eighty-five to several hundred kilometers) thick, in which the rock is less rigid than that above and below but rigid enough to transmit transverse seismic waves. 1
- noun asthenosphere The upper layer of the earth’s mantle, below the lithosphere, in which there is relatively low resistance to plastic flow and convection is thought to occur. 1
- noun asthenosphere (geology) The zone of the Earth's upper mantle, below the lithosphere. 0
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Origin of asthenosphere
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
1910-15; < Greek asthen(ḗs) frail (see asthenia) + -o- + -sphere
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Parts of speech for Asthenosphere
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asthenosphere popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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