lithostratigraphy

[ lith-oh-struh-tig-ruh-fee ]

noun
  1. the study or character of stratified rocks based solely on their physical and petrographic features.

Origin of lithostratigraphy

1
First 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-tĭgrə-fē ]


  1. The scientific study and categorization of rock strata based on their lithology (color, texture, and composition). Compare biostratigraphy.

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