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microfacies

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English

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Etymology

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From micro- +‎ facies.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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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.

References

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  • Erik Flügel (2004) Microfacies of Carbonate Rocks: Analysis, Interpretation, and Application, page 1
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