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batholith
[ bath-uh-lith ]
noun
, Geology.
- a large body of intrusive igneous rock believed to have crystallized at a considerable depth below the earth's surface; pluton.
batholith
/ ˈbæθəlɪθ; ˈbæθəˌlaɪt /
noun
- a very large irregular-shaped mass of igneous rock, esp granite, formed from an intrusion of magma at great depth, esp one exposed after erosion of less resistant overlying rocks
batholith
/ băth′ə-lĭth′ /
- A large mass of igneous rock that has intruded and melted surrounding strata at great depths. Batholiths usually have a surface area of over 100 km 2 (38 mi 2).
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Derived Forms
- ˌbathoˈlithic, adjective
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Other Words From
- batho·lithic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of batholith1
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Example Sentences
Upon the southwestern border of the batholith the number of aplitic dikes greatly increases.
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