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Definition of Lithology

1. Noun. The branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification.

Definition of Lithology

1. n. The science which treats of rocks, as regards their mineral constitution and classification, and their mode of occurrence in nature.

Definition of Lithology

1. Noun. The study of rocks, with particular emphasis on their description and classification. ¹

2. Noun. The general composition of a rock or rock sequence. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lithology

1. [n -GIES]

Medical Definition of Lithology

1. 1. The science which treats of rocks, as regards their mineral constitution and classification, and their mode of occurrence in nature. 2. A treatise on stones found in the body. Origin: Litho-: cf. F. Lithologie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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