lithofacies

English

Etymology

litho- +‎ facies

Pronunciation

Rhymes: -eɪʃiiːz
Rhymes: -eɪʃiːz

Noun

lithofacies (plural lithofacies)

(geology) A subdivision of any stratigraphic unit that has characteristic lithologic features

Derived terms

microlithofacies

Related terms

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