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lithostratigraphy
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lith·o·stra·tig·ra·phy  (lth-str-tgr-f)
n.
1. Stratigraphy based on the physical and petrographic properties of rocks.
2. Interpretation of the physical characters of sedimentary rocks.
litho·strati·graphic (-strt-grfk) adj.
lithostratigraphy  (lth-str-tgr-f)
The scientific study and categorization of rock strata based on their lithology (color, texture, and composition). Compare biostratigraphy.


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