Lithofacies may refer to:
* A mappable subdivision of a designated stratigraphic unit, distinguished from adjacent subdivisions on the basis of
* The rock record of any particular sedimentary environment, including both physical and organic characteristics.
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lithofacies — ˌlithə+ noun Etymology: New Latin, from lith + facies : a facies characterized by a particular lithologic aspect * * * lithofacies, fellic, fractor, genesis etc.: see litho … Useful english dictionary
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lithofacies — lith·o·facies … English syllables
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