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Mohorovicic Discontinuity.
Mohorovicic Discontinuity - as a noun
The boundary between the earth's crust and the underlying mantle
Example: "The mohorovicic discontinuity averages 5 miles down under oceans and 20 miles down under continents"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mohoExample Sentences
"The mohorovicic discontinuity is a boundary in Earth's crust."
"Scientists study the properties of the mohorovicic discontinuity."
"The mohorovicic discontinuity separates the crust from the mantle."
"The depth of the mohorovicic discontinuity varies in different locations."
"Seismic waves change speed when they encounter the mohorovicic discontinuity."
