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A loose garment to be worn over other garments; an enveloping robe; a cloak. Hence, figuratively, a covering or concealing envelope., Same as Mantling., The external fold, or folds, of the soft, exterior membrane of the body of a mollusk. It usually forms a cavity inclosing the gills. See Illusts. of Buccinum, and Byssus., Any free, outer membrane., The back of a bird together with the folded wings., A mantel. See Mantel., The outer wall and casing of a blast furnace, above the hearth., A penstock for a water wheel., To cover or envelop, as with a mantle; to cloak; to hide; to disguise., To unfold and spread out the wings, like a mantle; -- said of hawks. Also used figuratively., To spread out; -- said of wings., To spread over the surface as a covering; to overspread; as, the scum mantled on the pool., To gather, assume, or take on, a covering, as froth, scum, etc.
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How is the temperature and pressure in the Earth's mantle related to the depth of the mantle?
The degree of temperature and exertion of pressure by the molten materials (magma) within the mantle is directly proportional to its depth. This means that, the deeper you go down the mantle the higher the degree of temperature and pressure exerted.
Is the mantle five times hotter than boiling water?
Yes, the Earth's mantle is significantly hotter than boiling water. While boiling water reaches a temperature of 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit), the mantle's temperature ranges from about 500 to 4,000 degrees Celsius (932 to 7,232 degrees Fahrenheit). This means the mantle can be over 40 times hotter than boiling water, depending on the specific depth and location within the mantle.
How is the lithosphere different then the adthosphere?
The lithosphere is defined as the crust plus the brittle, uppermost mantle to which it is attached. The part of the upper mantle called the asthenosphere is ductile, and is the portion of the mantle on which the lithosphere 'floats'. Essentially, it is a difference in the degree of ductility. The lithosphere is brittle; the mantle is ductile.
What part of the mantle is the asthenosphere found?
The asthenosphere lies in, and is the upper ductile part of, the mantle. It is the layer directly underneath the lithosphere; the layer composed of the crust and uppermost rigid mantle.
Which layer of the earth contains the lower mantle?
The lower mantle is located in the middle layer of the Earth's interior, known as the mantle. The mantle is divided into two main regions: the upper mantle and the lower mantle. The lower mantle is situated beneath the upper mantle and above the outer core.
Write a sentence with the word mantle?
When it's cold, I wear a cotton mantle around my neck. mantle means a covering; scarf
What does pass the mantle mean?
The passing of the mantle, means passing power from one person to another.
What is the meaning of claim the mantle?
To "claim the mantle" of a certain person means to emulate him/her or practice/believe his/her ideals.
What is a homophone for mantle?
Homophone means sounds like. The shelf over a fireplace is a mantel. Sounds like mantle.
What does aguayo mean?
"Aguayo" is the Spanish word for "mantle".Mantle is a noun that means (according to dictionary.com) "a loose, sleeveless cloak or cape". In Geology, the mantle is the portion of the earth between the crust and the core.
Why do few earthquake happen in earths mantle?
Few earthquakes happen in the earths mantle do to the fact that the mantle has a folded deformation. This means that the amount of pressure on the mantle caused it to deform.
Which homophone means a sleeveless coat a cloak?
The homophone that means a sleeveless coat is "vest," and the homophone that means a cloak is "cape."
What means chiton in Greeks?
ΧΙΤΩΝ [chiton] = coat, tunic, mantle. There is another word, sounding like "mantle", ΜΑΝΤΗΛΙ standing for: scarf -or- handkerchief.
Which homophone means a sleeveless coat or cloak?
The homophone that means a sleeveless coat or cloak is "vest."
What part of the mantle means weak layer and is in the semi-plastic state?
Asthenosphere
What happens to people without ADHD while on stimulants?
it means someone has mantle problem
What is mantle cell lymphoma?
I know the word lymphoma shows it to be some kind of cancer. I believe the mantle cell means its some kind of rare cancer. In fact, it is the rarest of them.
