"protolith" meaning in English

See protolith in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈpɹoʊ.təˌlɪθ/ [US] Forms: protoliths [plural]
Etymology: 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

Inflected forms

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