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.

词汇	stylolite
释义	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 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 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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