Lithological

Lithological
Lithologic Lith`o*log"ic, Lithological Lith`o*log"ic*al, a. [Cf. F. lithologique.] 1. (Geol.) Of or pertaining to the character of a rock, as derived from the nature and mode of aggregation of its mineral contents. [1913 Webster]

2. Of or pertaining to lithology. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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