abyssolithic

English

Etymology

abyss (“deep”) +‎ lithic (“rock like”)

Pronunciation

(US) IPA^(key): /əˌbɪs.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/
Rhymes: -ɪθɪk

Adjective

abyssolithic (comparative more abyssolithic, superlative most abyssolithic)

Of or pertaining to an abyssolith. [First attested in the mid 20^th century.]
- 1982, Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, volume 85:
  anomaly peaks were the first demonstrations of a very deep abyssolithic structure in that region...

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