lithological

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or describing the identification and classification of rocks based on their physical and chemical properties.

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Variants

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lithologic , lithological , lithologically , lithologies , lithology

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'lithos' meaning stone and 'logos' meaning discourse or study.

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Trivia

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1. Lithological studies have been crucial in understanding the Earth's history and the processes that have shaped it.

2. The term 'lithology' was first used in the early 19th century by the French geologist Abraham Desnoyers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Petrology: A branch of geology dealing with the origin, composition, structure, properties, and classification of rocks.

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Lithological studies have been important in various fields such as geology, archaeology, and construction. In geology, lithological maps are used to describe the distribution of different rock types in an area.

How to Memorize "lithological"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of identifying and classifying different types of rocks based on their physical and chemical properties.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lithological' with the study of rocks and geology.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lithos Logos' to remember that 'lithological' means related to the study of stones.

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