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Words related to discontinuity

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  • absorption edge

    a discontinuity in the graph of the absorption coefficient of a substance plotted against the wavelength of x-rays being absorbed, representing the minimum energy necessary to free electrons from particular shells of the atoms of the substance.

  • mohole

    a hole bored through the earth's crust into the region below the Mohorovičić discontinuity, for geological research.

  • mohorovičić discontinuity

    the discontinuity between the crust and the mantle of the earth, occurring at depths that average about 22 miles (35 km) beneath the continents and about 6 miles (10 km) beneath the ocean floor.

  • convergent boundary

    a major geologic discontinuity or suture marking the juncture of lithospheric plates that have been joined by plate tectonics.

  • defect

    A defect is a fault or imperfection in a person or thing.

  • dislocation

    an act or instance of dislocating.
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