Batholith Definition

băthə-lĭth
noun
A large mass of igneous rock that has melted and intruded surrounding strata at great depths.
American Heritage
A massive, dome-shaped formation of intrusive igneous rock, usually granite, that is thought to have originated far beneath the earth's surface, forms the base of mountain ranges, and is often found exposed as the result of long periods of erosion.
Webster's New World

(geology) A large irregular mass of intrusive igneous rock that has melted or forced itself into surrounding strata.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • batholite
  • plutonic rock
  • pluton

Other Word Forms of Batholith

Noun

Singular:
batholith
Plural:
batholiths

Origin of Batholith

  • batho- +‎ -lith

    From Wiktionary

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