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单词 lithosphere
释义
lithosphere
noun
environmentspecialized
uk
/ˈlɪθ.ə.sfɪər/us
/ˈlɪθ.ə.sfɪr/
[C]
thesolidouterlayerof aplanet:
Theinteriorof the Mooncooledand the lithospherebecameratherthick.
the lithosphere
[S]
thesolidouterlayerof theearth:
The lithosphere is about 100kilometresthickand isrigidandstrong.
Parts of the lithosphere could bemovedapartby thesidewaysmovementof thecurrentsunderneath.
See also
asthenosphere
theatmosphere
biosphere
exosphere
hydrosphere
ionosphere
mesosphere
stratosphere
thermosphere
troposphere
Related word
lithospheric
More examples
  • About two-thirds of the Earth'souterrigidshellis made of anoceaniclithosphere consisting ofreducedmafic and ultramaficrocks.
  • The lithosphereexperiencesflexure, just as aspringboarddoes when adiverwalksalong it.
  • The lithosphereessentiallyfloatson the asthenosphere.
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(Definition oflithospherefrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

lithosphere| American Dictionary

lithosphere
noun[Cusually sing]
us
/ˈlɪθ·əˌsfɪər/
earth science
thesolidouterlayerof theearth

lithospheric

adjective[not gradable]earth scienceus
/ˌlɪθ·əˈsfɪər·ɪk,-ˈsfer·ɪk/
(Definition oflithospherefrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoflithosphere

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This suggests that the deformation of thelithosphereis strongly controlled by interfering vertical and lateral heterogeneities.
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First, the elastic response of thelithosphereto loading is included.
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This rheological layering raises a series of fundamental questions on the mechanics of thelithosphere.
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Derivation of some modern arc magmas by melting of young subductedlithosphere.
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As such, it provides a strong conceptual basis for illustrating the linkages between atmosphere,lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere.
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It will be less useful for those working on oceaniclithosphere, hydrocarbon geology or mineralization processes.
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Thus, fluids associated with subduction may have been responsible for triggering partial melting oflithospherealready experiencing decompression as a result of extension.
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Either of these mechanisms can cause the hot asthenosphere to rise close to the metasomatizedlithosphere, initiating melting.
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There is considerable debate about the range of values of e for continentallithosphere.
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Instead, our results suggest that convective drawdown plays a role by pullinglithospheretoward the zone of maximum shortening.
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In particular, is the source of within-plate basaltic magmas in an extensional setting thelithosphere, convecting asthenosphere or both?
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The volume and composition of melt generated by extension of thelithosphere.
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The strain rate at which thelithospherewas stretched is taken as a standard 10-15sec-1.
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Selecting 100 km gives a conservative estimate as this area has the thinnestlithosphereand will produce the least lamprophyre on rifting.
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It is clear that such narrow cracks would be incapable of transporting significant volumes of magma through thelithosphere.
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