Autolith
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Autolith is a noun meaning (geology) A rock fragment that has become enveloped in a larger rock of a similar type, during the latter's development and hardening.
Meaning
(geology) A rock fragment that has become enveloped in a larger rock of a similar type, during the latter's development and hardening.
Word Forms
- autoliths
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lithic, lithosome, xenolith, lacolith, autoendolith, microlithon.
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