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

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stylolite

Source Word

stylolite

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

Japanese Meaning

（地質学用語）石灰岩やドロマイト中にみられる、層の間に現れる不規則な面。歯状の突起が特徴的である。

The geologist photographed a stylolite in the limestone outcrop to study pressure dissolution.

地質学者は圧力溶解を研究するため、石灰岩の露頭で歯状突起を伴う層間の不規則な面を撮影した。

Sense（1）

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

stylolites

（ plural ）