lithostratigraphy

lith·o·stra·tig·ra·phy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lith-oh-struh-tig-ruh-fee]
- /ˌlɪθ oʊ strəˈtɪg rə fi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lith-oh-struh-tig-ruh-fee]
- /ˌlɪθ oʊ strəˈtɪg rə fi/

Definitions of lithostratigraphy word

noun lithostratigraphy the study or character of stratified rocks based solely on their physical and petrographic features. 1
noun lithostratigraphy (geology) the stratigraphy of rocks. 1

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Origin of lithostratigraphy

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; litho- + stratigraphy

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Parts of speech for Lithostratigraphy

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lithostratigraphy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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.

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