stylolite

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noun

An irregular surface between strata consisting of toothlike projections; most common in limestone and dolomite.

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Meanings

nounstylolite (plural stylolites)

plural stylolites

  1. geographyAn irregular surface between strata consisting of toothlike projections; most common in limestone and dolomite.
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