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lithology
li·thol·o·gy [ li thólləjee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. study of rocks: the scientific study of rocks
2. characteristics of rocks: the physical characteristics of a rock or a rock formation

lith·o·log·i·cal [ lìthə lójjik'l ] adjective
lith·o·log·i·cal·ly [ lìthə lójjikəlee ] adverb
li·thol·o·gist [ li thólləjist ] noun
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