upper mantle en · NOUN
Meanings
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The layer of Earth's interior located beneath the crust and extending to a depth of 410 kilometers.
Holonyms: mantle < Earth
Meronym: asthenosphere
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Any similar layer of an exoplanet.
Holonyms: mantle < planet
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| upper mantles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
inner mantle · mesosphere · inner mantle · lower mantle · lower mantle