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lias

/liːəz/ noun · British & US
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What does lias mean?

noun

A layer of rock or soil deposited during a specific period of time, typically in a geological formation. In geology, a unit of rock or soil that is a distinct layer in a sequence of rock layers.

Example

"The geologist studied the lias formation to understand the region's geological history."

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