tectonosphere

noun

tec·​tono·​sphere
tekˈtänəˌsfi(-schwa)r,
ˈtektənōˌ-
: the zone within the earth in which crustal movements originate

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary tectonic + -o- + sphere

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“Tectonosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tectonosphere. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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