stylolites

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

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of stylolite
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APA

stylolites. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stylolites

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“stylolites.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stylolites. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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