Definition of Lithologic

1. a. Of or pertaining to the character of a rock, as derived from the nature and mode of aggregation of its mineral contents.

Definition of Lithologic

1. Adjective. pertaining to lithology ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lithologic

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lithologic

lithographical
lithographically
lithographies
lithographing
lithographist
lithographs
lithography
lithoid
lithoidal
lithoing
lithokelyphopedion
lithokelyphos
litholabe
litholapaxy
litholatry
lithologic (current term)
lithological
lithologically
lithologies
lithologist
lithologists
lithology
litholysis
litholyte
litholytic
lithomancer
lithomancy
lithomania
lithomantic
lithomarge

Literary usage of Lithologic

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Journal of Geology by University of Chicago Department of Geology and Paleontology (1905)
"The lithologic characters of the two divisions differ considerably and will be described first. THE lithologic CHARACTERS OF THE SEDIMENTARY ROCKS THE LOWER ..."

2. Reports ... 2d Series by International Labour Office, United States Tariff Commission (1915)
"The Des Moines group has been separated into three formations on lithologic grounds. These are the Pleasanton formation at the top, the Henrietta formation ..."

3. Maryland Geological Survey by Maryland Geological Survey (1919)
"lithologic CHARACTER.—Although the Beekmantown limestone differs considerably in its lithological development in the eastern and western parts of the valley ..."

4. The Phosphate Deposits of Florida by George Charlton Matson (1915)
"These three formations are similar in lithologic character and will therefore ... lithologic character.—The Vicksburg group includes white or light- colored ..."

5. Geology and Mineral Resources of the Hennepin and La Salle Quadrangles by Gilbert Haven Cady, Geological Survey (U.S.) (1919)
"lithologic diameter.—The general lithologic character of the Pottsville has been described in the preceding section. A few of the beds, and only those that ..."

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