lithology
[li-thol-uh-jee]
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noun
Geology.
- (loosely) petrology.
- the physical characteristics of a rock or stratigraphic unit.
Medicine/Medical. the study of the formation, pathology, and treatment of stones in the human body.
Origin of lithology
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The second year's work with lithology is carried on largely in the same way as with mineralogy.
It is nearly impossible to provide so abundantly, however, as for mineralogy and lithology.
His observations on the lithology of the deposits accumulated beneath the sea were of special interest and importance.
We might say that a 'young lady, eminent for great skill in lithology, famed as the discoverer,' etc.
EremaR. D. Blackmore
Stone, as in lithology, the branch of medical science, relating to calculi or concretions.
Surgery, with Special Reference to PodiatryMaximilian Stern
lithology
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