litho

Meanings

• noun

  Geological term for the process of layering of rocks or minerals.

  - "Litho is the process of forming sedimentary rocks."
  - "The study of litho helps geologists understand the Earth's history."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with litho
metho , etho , rheto

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Variants

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litho , lithos , lith- , litho-

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'lithos', meaning stone.

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Trivia

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1. Litho is also used as a term in photography for the process of creating a photographic print on a light-sensitive plate.

2. The term 'lithograph' comes from 'litho' and the Greek word 'graphè', meaning writing.

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Related Concepts

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1. petrology: The scientific study of rocks and their properties.

2. sedimentary rock: A rock formed from sediments.

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In ancient Greece, litho was also used as a term for a stone or pebble.

How to Memorize "litho"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine layers of rocks being formed over time.
   - Visualize the process of sedimentation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'litho' with 'rocks' or 'sedimentation'.
   - Remember that it comes from the Greek word 'lithos', meaning stone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Layered Rocks Is This Operation', where 'Litho' stands for 'Layered Rocks' and 'Operation' stands for 'Process'.
   - Use the phrase 'Layers of Rocks In Time' to remember the meaning of 'litho'.

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