"protolith" meaning in All languages combined

See protolith on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈpɹoʊ.təˌlɪθ/ [US] Forms: protoliths [plural]
Etymology: From proto- + -lith. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|proto|lith}} proto- + -lith Head templates: {{en-noun}} protolith (plural protoliths)
  1. (geology) The original precursor of any specified metamorphic rock Wikipedia link: protolith Categories (topical): Geology Derived forms: protolithic

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