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laccolith

lac·co·lith
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lak-uh-lith]
    • /ˈlæk ə lɪθ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lak-uh-lith]
    • /ˈlæk ə lɪθ/

Definitions of laccolith word

  • noun laccolith a mass of igneous rock formed from magma that did not find its way to the surface but spread laterally into a lenticular body, forcing overlying strata to bulge upward. 1
  • noun laccolith A mass of igneous rock, typically lens-shaped, that has been intruded between rock strata causing uplift in the shape of a dome. 1
  • noun laccolith a dome-shaped body of igneous rock between two layers of older sedimentary rock: formed by the intrusion of magma, forcing the overlying strata into the shape of a dome 0
  • noun laccolith a dome-shaped, irregular formation of intrusive igneous rock found between layers of sedimentary rock 0
  • noun laccolith (geology) a mass of igneous or volcanic rock found within strata which forces the overlaying strata upwards and forms domes. 0
  • noun laccolith mass similar to lopolith but concave up. 0

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Origin of laccolith

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < Greek lákko(s) pond + -lith

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Parts of speech for Laccolith

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

laccolith popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

laccolith usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with laccolith

  • what is a laccolith?

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