lithology (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: lɪˈθɒlədʒi
Definition
The study of the physical and chemical characteristics of rocks, particularly as they appear in hand samples or outcrops.
Examples
The team conducted a detailed lithology analysis of the canyon walls to understand the region's geological history.
Variations in lithology across the site suggest that the area was once a shallow, shifting river delta.
The report provides a comprehensive overview of the lithology found in the deep-sea sediment cores.
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