laccolith

English

/ˈlækəlɪθ/

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

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek λάκκος (pit, waterhole, cistern, pond, tank).

Origin

Ancient Greek

λάκκος

Gloss

pit, waterhole, cistern, pond, tank

Concept
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The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

池

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