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nife

nife

9.9
The hot metal center of the Earth made mostly of nickel and iron
  • noun
  • /naɪf/
  • Specialized
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  • Research on volcanic activity often involves examining the nife for signs of nickel and iron.

Examples

  • Scientists believe that the nife plays a crucial role in the planet's magnetic field.

  • Scientists believe the nife generates Earth's magnetic field.

  • The temperature in the nife is estimated to be several thousand degrees Celsius.

  • Seismic waves provide clues about the composition of the nife deep below the surface.

  • The Earth's nife is primarily composed of nickel.

  • Scientists study the nife to understand Earth's formation.

  • The geologist studied the composition of the Earth's nife to understand its metallic layers.

Synonyms

core
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  • Specialized
130 4.9

The central inside part of a physical object like the Earth

is the scientific term for the planet's center made mainly of nickel and iron

Surface Forms

nife singular
nifes plural

Etymology

Nife as a name for the Earth's core is a modern blend of the chemical symbols Ni and Fe, short for 'nickel' and 'iron', the two metals found there. So nife helps you remember the core is mostly nickel and iron.