inner core en · NOUN
Meanings
- The solid material found in the centre of some planets at extremely high temperature and pressure, distinct from the liquid outer core.
- The solid material found in the centre of some planets at extremely high temperature and pressure, distinct from the liquid outer core. ▸ The innermost part of the Earth, believed to be made of a nickel-iron alloy.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see inner, core.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| inner cores | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (9)
ko 내핵 (innermost part of the Earth) · fi sisäydin (innermost part of the Earth) · nl binnenkern (innermost part of the Earth) · fr noyau interne (innermost part of the Earth) · cmn 內核 /内核 (innermost part of the Earth) · ja 内核 (innermost part of the Earth) · ca nucli intern (innermost part of the Earth) · it nucleo interno (innermost part of the Earth) · ru вну́треннее ядро́ (innermost part of the Earth)