cortex vs crust

cortex

noun
  • The outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain. 

  • The tissue of a stem or root that lies inward from the epidermis, but exterior to the vascular tissue. 

  • The outer surface of a piece of flint. 

crust

noun
  • The outermost layer of any terrestrial planet. 

  • An outer layer composed of pastry 

  • The top or bottom slice of a loaf of bread; The end piece of a loaf; The heel. 

  • The shell of crabs, lobsters, etc. 

  • Nerve, gall. 

  • The outermost layer of the lithosphere of the Earth. 

  • The external, hardened layer of certain foodstuffs, including most types of bread, fried meat, etc. 

  • A living. 

  • The bread-like base of a pizza. 

  • A more solid, dense or hard layer on a surface or boundary. 

verb
  • To cover with a crust. 

  • To form a crust. 

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