lithostratigraphy
Definitions
The study and classification of rock strata according to their distinct lithological properties.
Equivalents
Italianolitostratigrafia
2 more languages
Suomilitostratigrafia
Gaeilgeliteastratagrafaíocht
Examples
“These "extinction ages" point⟳ to mean⟳ sedimentation rates of ∼4.3 and ∼1.7 mm/ka, respectively, over the Lomonosov and Mendeleev Ridges, which are significantly lower than assumed in most recent studies, thus highlighting the need⟳ for revisiting current interpretations of Arctic lithostratigraphies in relation to the global-scale late Quaternary climatostratigraphy.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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