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The granite-like rocks that form the outermost layer of the earth's crust
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sial
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n. (context geology English) The rocks rich in silicon and aluminum that form the upper layer of the earth's crust, which lies beneath all continental landmasses.
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Sial may refer to: Sial the composition of the upper part of the Earth's crust Sial (tribe) , a people of Pakistan SIAL, the consortium which runs Sialkot International Airport
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n. the granite-like rocks that form the outermost layer of the earth's crust; rich in silicon and aluminum
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The upper and lighter layer, fifteen miles thick, was composed of lighter rock known by the invented word sial, indicating silicon and aluminum.