Lopolith
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈlɒpəliθ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lopolith is a noun meaning (geology) mass similar to laccolith but concave down.
Meaning
(geology) mass similar to laccolith but concave down.
More Meanings
- (geology) a mass of volcanic or igneous rock found within strata which has spilled downward into underlaying strata and forms depressed regions.
Word Forms
- lopoliths
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lacolith, typolite, lamprophyre, pluton, plutonics, subvolcanite.
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