lithostratigraphy
[ lith-oh-struh-tig-ruh-fee ]
noun
the study or character of stratified rocks based solely on their physical and petrographic features.
Origin of lithostratigraphy
1First recorded in 1955–60; litho- + stratigraphy
Other words from lithostratigraphy
- lith·o·strat·i·graph·ic [lith-oh-strat-i-graf-ik], /ˌlɪθ oʊˌstræt ɪˈgræf ɪk/, adjective
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Scientific definitions for lithostratigraphy
lithostratigraphy
[ lĭth′ō-strə-tĭg′rə-fē ]
The scientific study and categorization of rock strata based on their lithology (color, texture, and composition). Compare biostratigraphy.
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