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laccolith

Syllabification: (lac·co·lith)
Pronunciation: /ˈlakəˌliTH/

Definition of laccolith

noun

Geology
  • a mass of igneous rock, typically lens-shaped, that has been intruded between rock strata causing uplift in the shape of a dome.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek lakkos 'reservoir' + -lith

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Definition of laccolith in the British & World English dictionary