Mantling
Pronunciation: /ˈmæntəl/
Mantling (noun)
- The thick layer of rock between Earth's crust and core.
- A loose piece of clothing worn over other clothes, like a cloak.
- A role or responsibility that someone takes on.
Examples
- The mantle lies between the Earth's crust and core.
- Scientists study the mantle to understand volcanic activity.
Common collocations: mantle convection, upper mantle, mantle of snow, thick mantle, assume the mantle