"microfacies" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: microfacies [plural]
Rhymes: -eɪʃiiːz, -eɪʃiːz Etymology: From micro- + facies. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|facies}} micro- + facies Head templates: {{en-noun|microfacies}} microfacies (plural microfacies)
  1. (petrology) The composition, features, or appearance of a portion of a facies small enough to be examined in thin sections, or in rock samples of similar size. Categories (topical): Petrology

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