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stylolite Definition

sty·lo·lite (stī′lə līt′)

noun

a small, columnlike formation in a rock deposit, usually composed of limestone with grooved or scratched sides

Etymology: stylo- < Gr stylos (see stylite) + -lite

Browse dictionary entries near stylolite

  1. ‹ styloid
  2. ‹ stylography
  3. ‹ stylographic
  4. ‹ stylograph
  5. ‹ stylobate
  6. ‹ stylo-
  7. ‹ stylize
  8. ‹ stylite
  9. ‹ stylistics
  10. ‹ stylistic
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