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lithologic

lithologic

9.1
About what rocks are made of and how they look
  • adjective
  • /ˌlɪθəˈlɒdʒɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : litológico
  • A detailed lithologic analysis can reveal important information about past environments.

Examples

  • Mapping the lithologic units helps geologists understand the structure of the Earth's crust.

  • The lithologic features of the area indicate volcanic activity.

  • The lithologic differences between the two regions suggest a varied geological history.

  • Geologists study the lithologic properties of sedimentary rocks.

  • Geologists often classify rocks based on their lithologic properties, like color and texture.

  • The lithologic features of the mountain provide insights into its geological history.

  • Understanding the lithologic composition of the area can help in predicting natural resources.

Synonyms

lithological
vslithologic
  • Specialized
8.8

About the physical type and what rocks are made of

is limited to rock physical features and composition, excluding rock type

How Rocky

lithologic
  • Specialized
9.1
rocky
63 1.0
stony
7 2.7

Surface Forms

lithologic positive

Morphology

lithologic = lithology (transparent) = lithology + ic

Formed by adding the adjective-forming suffix '-ic' to the noun 'lithology'; the derivation is a standard adjective formation and the meaning is directly related.

Etymology

Lithologic comes from the Greek root litho- meaning 'stone', the same root you see in monolith and lithosphere. So lithologic means 'about stones or rocks' and is used to describe the physical features or what rocks are made of.