lithology

Definition of Lithology in English :

1. lithology, petrology

the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Lithology

noun

1.

the physical characteristics of a rock, including colour, composition, and texture

2.

the study of rocks

noun

1.

the scientific study of rocks, usually with the unaided eye or with little magnification

2. Loosely

the structure and composition of a rock formation

n.

1. The gross physical character of a rock or rock formation.

2. The microscopic study, description, and classification of rock.