- The gross physical character of a rock or rock formation.
- The microscopic study, description, and classification of rock.
lithologically lith'o·log'i·cal·ly adv.
lithologist li·thol'o·gist n.
lithology
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li·thol·o·gy (lĭ-thŏl'ə-jē)  |
n.
lithologically lith'o·log'i·cal·ly adv.
lithologist li·thol'o·gist n.
lithologically lith'o·log'i·cal·ly adv.
lithologist li·thol'o·gist n.
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The character of a rock; its composition, structure, texture, and hardness.
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