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词汇 stylolite
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Definition of stylolite in English:

stylolite

noun ˈstʌɪlə(ʊ)lʌɪtˈstīləˌlīt
Geology
  • 1An irregular surface or seam within a limestone or other sedimentary rock, characterized by irregular interlocking pegs and sockets around 1 cm in depth and a concentration of insoluble minerals.

    〔地质〕缝合线,缝合面

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This produces sutured interpenetrative contacts between grains, and these may form thin extensive sheets of concentrations of insoluble material called stylolite seams.
    1. 1.1 A grooved peg forming part of a stylolite.
      (构成缝合线一部分的)石笔杆
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Owing to compactional processes, the more vertical burrow parts may be stacked into each other and commonly are affected by stylolites.
      • Folds, cleavages, tension gashes and stylolites were also taken into account.
      • Owing to diagenetic effects, the vertical burrow parts commonly are compacted and may bear stylolites, whereas the inner parts of the tunnels especially are affected by sponge-like growth of celestine crystals.
      • It cuts indiscriminately through the rock fabric, across grains, cement, and matrix; it may truncate fossils, ooliths, veins, and other stylolites.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek stulos 'column' + -lite.

Definition of stylolite in US English:

stylolite

nounˈstīləˌlīt
Geology
  • 1An irregular surface or seam within a limestone or other sedimentary rock, characterized by irregular interlocking pegs and sockets around 1 cm in depth and a concentration of insoluble minerals.

    〔地质〕缝合线,缝合面

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This produces sutured interpenetrative contacts between grains, and these may form thin extensive sheets of concentrations of insoluble material called stylolite seams.
    1. 1.1 A grooved peg forming part of a stylolite.
      (构成缝合线一部分的)石笔杆
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Owing to diagenetic effects, the vertical burrow parts commonly are compacted and may bear stylolites, whereas the inner parts of the tunnels especially are affected by sponge-like growth of celestine crystals.
      • Folds, cleavages, tension gashes and stylolites were also taken into account.
      • Owing to compactional processes, the more vertical burrow parts may be stacked into each other and commonly are affected by stylolites.
      • It cuts indiscriminately through the rock fabric, across grains, cement, and matrix; it may truncate fossils, ooliths, veins, and other stylolites.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek stulos ‘column’ + -lite.

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