Word of the Day: Lithology
Friday, December 22, 2023
Can you pronounce lithology?  | | Friday, December 22, 2023 |
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| Lithology |  |
| noun | 1. The study of the general physical characteristics of rocks.
2. The general physical characteristics of a rock or the rocks in a particular area. |
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 | | "I'm a geologist, but I have taken a few courses in lithology to be able to closely inspect the rocks in certain areas." | | "We need to bring in someone versed in lithology to examine the rocks in this area before we break ground." | | "I want to go to this university for its lithology department in particular." |
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 | | Latin, early 18th century |
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 | | From the Greek for "stone," "lithology" concerns the study of the physical nature of rocks. These physical characteristics include mineral composition, color, texture, and size. ... |  |
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