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Lithology Definition & Meaning

lithology
noun
  1. the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification

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What does lithology mean?
the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification
What part of speech is lithology?
Lithology is a noun.

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