foliation

Definition

The process of forming into a leaf or leaves.

Etymology

From French foliation, from Latin folium (“leaf”).

Example Sentences

• "The house was a big elaborate limestone affair, evidently new. Winter sunshine sparkled on lace-hung casement, on glass marquise, and the burnished bronze foliations of grille and door."
• "Formation of alteration minerals in the host rock during deformation within the shear zone is indicated by the parallel foliation within the secondary micaceous minerals and the unmineralized host schist."
• "The dominant strike orientation of both bedding and foliation of Vermont bedrock is north or northeasterly."

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