regolith

[ reg-uh-lith ]

Origin of regolith

1
1895–1900; <Greek rhêgo(s) rug, blanket + -lith

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British Dictionary definitions for regolith

regolith

/ (ˈrɛɡəlɪθ) /


noun
  1. the layer of loose material covering the bedrock of the earth and moon, etc, comprising soil, sand, rock fragments, volcanic ash, glacial drift, etc

Origin of regolith

1
C20: from Greek rhēgos covering, blanket + lithos stone

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Scientific definitions for regolith

regolith

[ rĕgə-lĭth′ ]


  1. The layer of rock and mineral fragments that rests on bedrock and is produced by the weathering of rocks. Regolith constitutes the surface of most land.

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