lithology

Noun

Meaning

The science which treats of rocks, as regards their mineral constitution and classification, and their mode of occurrence in nature.

A treatise on stones found in the body.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

petrology geology lithium lithic lithia lithophyte igneous rock fault line lithotriptor geognosy litharge lithotome lithotrite lithogenous petrography
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Hypernyms

morphology geomorphology

Examples

A bed is defined as a layer of rock that has a uniform lithology and texture. Source: Internet

The Alps are subdivided by different lithology (rock composition) and nappe structure according to the orogenic events that affected them. Source: Internet

On the other hand, when a rock layer with a certain age is followed laterally, the lithology (the type of rock) and facies eventually change. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

lithological lithologically lithologist litholopaxy litholysis litholytic