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Foliation Definition & Meaning

foliation
noun
  1. (botany) the process of forming leaves
  2. (geology) the arrangement of leaflike layers in a rock
  3. (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament
  4. the production of foil by cutting or beating metal into thin leaves
  5. the work of coating glass with metal foil

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Frequently asked questions

What does foliation mean?
(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
What part of speech is foliation?
Foliation is a noun.
How many definitions does foliation have?
Foliation has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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