Batholitic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to a batholith.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The Sierra Nevada mountain range is home to a extensive batholitic complex.
- Granites of batholitic origin are found throughout the region, indicating a shared tectonic history.
- Scientists are particularly interested in studying the batholitic rocks that make up the foundation of the island.
- Batholitic intrusions of this type are typically characterized by coarse-grained textures and a lack of foliation.
- Geologists believe that the batholitic pluton at the heart of the mountain range is over 10 million years old.