The structure of Earth can be defined in two ways: by mechanical properties such as rheology, or chemically. Mechanically, it can be divided into lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesospheric mantle, outer core, and the inner core. The interior of Earth is divided into 5 important layers. Chemically, Earth can be divided into the crust, upper mantle, lower mantle, outer core, and inner core.
flat dollar. Definition. A description of an absolute amount, as opposed to an amount determined as a function of another amount, such as a percentage. Most Viewed.
An informal term for a large amount of money. 2. A highly polemical term for sound money. 3. In the bond market, a slang term for price movements caused by fundamentals without regard for speculation. For example, if speculators buy bonds because risk has declined, and afterward prices rise (and yields fall), the price movement is said to have been caused by real money. Farlex Financial Dictionary.