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lithology

[li-thol-uh-jee]

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noun

Geology.

(loosely) petrology.

the physical characteristics of a rock or stratigraphic unit.

Medicine/Medical. the study of the formation, pathology, and treatment of stones in the human body.

Origin:
1710–20; litho- + -logy

Related forms

lith·o·log·ic

[lith-uh-loj-ik] , lith·o·log·i·cal, adjective

lith·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb

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lithology (lɪˈθɒlədʒɪ)

—n
1.	the physical characteristics of a rock, including colour, composition, and texture
2.	the study of rocks

lithologic

—*adj*

litho'logical

—*adj*

litho'logically

—*adv*

li'thologist

—n

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Word Origin & History

lithology

1716, from Mod.L. lithologia, from litho- + -logia (see -logy).

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Science Dictionary

lithology

(lĭ-thŏl'ə-jē) Pronunciation Key

The scientific study and description of rocks, especially at the macroscopic level, in terms of their color, texture, and composition.
The gross physical character of a rock or rock formation.

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