Batholith Definition
băthə-lĭth
noun
A large mass of igneous rock that has melted and intruded surrounding strata at great depths.
American Heritage
A massive, dome-shaped formation of intrusive igneous rock, usually granite, that is thought to have originated far beneath the earth's surface, forms the base of mountain ranges, and is often found exposed as the result of long periods of erosion.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- batholite
- plutonic rock
- pluton
Other Word Forms of Batholith
Noun
Singular:
batholith
Plural:
batholithsOrigin of Batholith
batho- + -lith
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