batholithic
Definition
Adjective 1. Relating to or characteristic of a batholith: Describes something that pertains to, is composed of, or originates from a batholith—a very large mass of intrusive igneous rock that has solidified deep in the Earth's crust.
Usage
The adjective batholithic is used in geological contexts to describe features, formations, processes, or studies associated with batholiths. * The mountain range's core is composed of batholithic granite. * Geologists are studying the batholithic intrusion to understand the region's tectonic history. * The batholithic complex extends for hundreds of kilometers beneath the surface.
Advanced Usage
- Batholithic emplacement: Refers to the geological process by which a batholith is intruded into the surrounding rock.
- Batholithic province: A large region characterized by the presence of multiple batholiths or related intrusive bodies.
Variants and Related Words
- Batholith (noun): The large mass of intrusive igneous rock itself.
- Batholitic (adjective): An alternative, less common spelling of .
- Plutonic (adjective): A broader term for igneous rocks formed by solidification of magma deep underground; all batholiths are plutonic, but not all plutonic bodies are batholiths.
Synonyms
- Plutonic (in the specific context of deep-seated intrusive rock masses)
Adjective
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of or relating to a batholith
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