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si·ma

(sī′mə)

The lower layer of the earth's outer crust that underlies the sial and is rich in silica, iron, and magnesium.

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sima

(ˈsaɪmə)

1. (Geological Science) the silicon-rich and magnesium-rich rocks of the earth's oceanic crust, the most abundant individual rock being basalt

2. (Geological Science) the earth's continental lower crust, probably comprised of gabbro rather than basalt

[C20: from si(lica) + ma(gnesia)]

simatic adj

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Noun

sima - rock that form the continuous lower layer of the earth's crust; rich in silicon and magnesium

crust, Earth's crust - the outer layer of the Earth

rock, stone - material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust; "that mountain is solid rock"; "stone is abundant in New England and there are many quarries"

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[ˈsaɪmə] n (Geol) → sima m

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