lithosphere

== English == === Etymology === From litho- +‎ -sphere. === Pronunciation === === Noun === lithosphere (plural lithospheres) (geology) The rigid, mechanically strong, outer layer of the Earth, which is divided into twelve major tectonic plates. Holonyms: Earth, earth Meronym: crust Coordinate terms: atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, biosphere Any similar layer of an exoplanet. Holonym: planet Meronym: crust Coordinate terms: atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === heterophils