Olistolith
Translation of "olistolith" into Russian
olistolith
NounUK
/əˈlɪstəˌlɪθ/
US
/əˈlɪstəˌlɪθ/
olistolith
olistoliths pl
The geologist studied the olistolith to understand the ancient landslide.
Геолог изучал олистолит, чтобы понять древний оползень.
Definitions
olistolith
NounUK
/əˈlɪstəˌlɪθ/
US
/əˈlɪstəˌlɪθ/
A large block of rock that has been transported from its original position by gravity, often found in sedimentary deposits.
The geologist studied the olistolith to understand the ancient landslide that had moved it from its original location.
olistolith
AdjectiveUK
/əˈlɪstəˌlɪθ/
US
/əˈlɪstəˌlɪθ/
Attributive. Relating to, composed of, or characteristic of an olistolith.
The olistolith blocks display chaotic internal stratification.