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外层

wài céng
noun★Intermediate— outer layer
general

The outermost layer or covering of something, often referring to the external part of an object, structure, or system.

地球的外层大气层保护着地球免受太阳辐射的伤害。

Earth's outer atmospheric layer protects the planet from harmful solar radiation.

💡

Commonly used in scientific, technical, and everyday contexts to describe the external part of an object or system.

Collocations

外层空间outer space外层大气outer atmosphere外层结构outer structure

Synonyms

外部表层外皮

Antonyms

内层内部核心

Related Phrases

外层空间phrase
outer space
外层大气phrase
outer atmosphere

💡Pro Tip

Scientific Usage

In scientific contexts, '外层' often refers to the outermost part of a system, such as the outer atmosphere or outer layer of a material.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '外' (wài, meaning 'outer' or 'external') and '层' (céng, meaning 'layer').

📝Usage Notes

Often used in scientific, engineering, and architectural contexts to describe the outermost part of an object or system.

Word Breakdown

外
outer
prefix
+
层
layer
root
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