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from The Century Dictionary.

  • Of or pertaining to lithology or the science of rocks; relating to stones; concerning the nature or composition of stone; petrographic.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective (Geol.) Of or pertaining to the character of a rock, as derived from the nature and mode of aggregation of its mineral contents.
  • adjective Of or pertaining to lithology.

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  • adjective pertaining to lithology

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Examples

  • The lithologic and physiographic mosaic of Ecoregion 67l is distinct from that of the more rugged Northern Glaciated Ridges (67m), the glaciated and lakestudded plateau of Ecoregion 62b, the Northern Glaciated Shale and Slate Valleys (67k), and the NorthernGlaciated Limestone Valleys (67j).

    Ecoregions of New Jersey (EPA) 2009

  • Even a geologist can function without agreeing to the time scale; he just needs to be able to sort out the lithologic sequences and events.

    The Restraining Order Between Faith And Science « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2009

  • •Soil type and thickness are influenced by lithologic differences.

    Ecoregions of New Jersey (EPA) 2009

  • It is underlain by quartzite and argillite; the lithologic mosaic and related slope stability and water quality issues are unlike those of Ecoregion 16k.

    Ecoregions of Idaho (EPA) 2008

  • The lithologic mosaic is distinct from the Paleozoic rocks of Ecoregion 36 and the strictly Quaternary deposits of Ecoregion 73.

    Ecoregions of Arkansas (EPA) 2008

  • The lithologic mosaic is complex and distinct from the strictly Quaternary deposits of Ecoregions 34 and 73.

    Ecoregions of Louisiana (EPA) 2008

  • Ecoregion 36c is underlain by folded and faulted sandstone, shale, and novaculite (chert); the lithologic mosaic is distinct from the Athens Plateau (36a).

    Ecoregions of Arkansas (EPA) 2008

  • Ridges are longer, habitat continuity is greater, the lithologic mosaic is different, and the topographic orientation is more consistent than in other parts of the Ouachita Mountains (36).

    Ecoregions of Arkansas (EPA) 2008

  • Petro-Sonde modified for various weather and surface conditions emphasis placed on subsurface mapping with the Petro-Sonde lithologic contacts, structure and stratigraphy

    How To Get a Business Loan Joseph R. Mancuso 1990

  • The Petro-Sonde delineates depth, thickness and fluid content of specific lithologic units from the surface and without a drill hole.

    How To Get a Business Loan Joseph R. Mancuso 1990

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