lithomarge

[ lith-uh-mahrj ]

noun

1. kaolin in compact, massive, usually impure form.

lithomarge

/ ˈlɪθəˌmɑːdʒ /

noun

1. a smooth compact type of kaolin: white or reddish and often mottled

Word History and Origins

Origin of lithomarge¹

1745–55; < New Latin lithomarga stone marl, equivalent to litho- litho- + Latin marga marl

Word History and Origins

Origin of lithomarge¹

C18: from New Latin lithomarga from litho- + Latin marga marl

Example Sentences

Lithomarge, lith′o-m�rj, n. a clay-like mineral substance, sometimes called Mountain marrow, soft, greasy to the touch, white, yellow, or red.

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In Antrim the bole is associated with lithomarge, bauxite and pisolitic iron-ore.

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The relation between laterite and lithomarge is discussed in p.

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The whole of the hill on which the fort of Gwālior stands had evidently, at no very distant period, been covered by a mass of basalt, surmounted by a crust of indurated brown and red iron clay, with lithomarge, which often assumes the appearance of common laterite.

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These are intermixed with masses and irregular beds of gray cinders and score, pumice, various kinds of lava, lithomarge, and fuller's earth.

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