inner core
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English[edit]
Noun[edit]
inner core (plural inner cores)
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see inner, core.
- (planetology) The solid material found in the centre of some planets at extremely high temperature and pressure, distinct from the liquid outer core.
- (geology) The innermost part of the Earth, believed to be made of a nickel-iron alloy.
Translations[edit]
innermost part of the Earth
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