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Word of the Day: Lithology

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Friday, December 22, 2023
Lithology
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Lithology
noun 1. The study of the general physical characteristics of rocks.

2. The general physical characteristics of a rock or the rocks in a particular area.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"I'm a geologist, but I have taken a few courses in lithology to be able to closely inspect the rocks in certain areas."
"We need to bring in someone versed in lithology to examine the rocks in this area before we break ground."
"I want to go to this university for its lithology department in particular."
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Latin, early 18th century
Why This Word?
From the Greek for "stone," "lithology" concerns the study of the physical nature of rocks. These physical characteristics include mineral composition, color, texture, and size. ...
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