laccolith

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek λάκκος (lákkos, “cistern”) + -lith.

Pronunciation

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Alternative forms

Noun

laccolith (plural laccoliths)

  1. (geology) A mass of igneous or volcanic rock found within strata which forces the overlaying strata upwards and forms domes.
  2. A mass similar to lopolith but concave up.

See also

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