SIAL

sial

(noun) the granitelike rocks that form the outermost layer of the earth’s crust; rich in silicon and aluminum

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sial (uncountable)

(geology) The rocks rich in silicon and aluminum that form the upper layer of the earth's crust, which lies beneath all continental landmasses.

Anagrams

• Alis, Isla, LIAs, LISA, Lias, Lisa, SAIL, ails, lais, lias, sail

Noun

SiAl (uncountable)

(geology) Alternative form of sial

Anagrams

• Alis, Isla, LIAs, LISA, Lias, Lisa, SAIL, ails, lais, lias, sail

Source: Wiktionary



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