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lithology
CIDE DICTIONARY
lithology, n. [Litho- + -logy: cf. F. lithologie.].
- The science which treats of rocks, as regards their mineral constitution and classification, and their mode of occurrence in nature. [1913 Webster]
- A treatise on stones found in the body. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
lithology, n. the science of the nature and composition of rocks.
Derivative
lithological adj.
ROGET THESAURUS
lithology
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