lower mantle
Definition
noun. the part of the earth's mantle located below the upper mantle and above the outer core.
Example Sentence
Geologists study seismic waves to understand the structure of the lower mantle.
More Example Sentences
Scientists study the lower mantle for clues.
Synonyms
mantle layer; geological layer
Antonyms
upper mantle; earth's surface
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