inner core

noun — 3 senses

inner core

noun
1

Astronomy, Natural sciences, Planetology The solid material found in the centre of some planets at extremely high temperature and pressure, distinct from the liquid outer core.

2

Astronomy, Geography, Geology, Natural sciences, Planetology The innermost part of the Earth, believed to be made of a nickel-iron alloy.

3

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see inner, core.

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