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crustal

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crust·al  (krstl)
adj.
Of or relating to a crust, especially that of the earth or the moon.
crustal [ˈkrʌstəl]
adj
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) of or relating to the earth's crust
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Adj.1.crustal - of or relating to or characteristic of the crust of the earth or moon
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