Foliation Definition
foliation
noun
- (botany) the process of forming leaves
- (geology) the arrangement of leaflike layers in a rock
- (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament
- the production of foil by cutting or beating metal into thin leaves
- the work of coating glass with metal foil
Words that rhyme with foliation
Usage tips for "foliation"
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