Synonyms of foliation

Noun


1. foliation, leafing, growth, growing, maturation, development, ontogeny, ontogenesis

usage: (botany) the process of forming leaves

2. foliation, stratification

usage: (geology) the arrangement of leaflike layers in a rock

3. foliation, foliage, architectural ornament

usage: (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament

4. foliation, production

usage: the production of foil by cutting or beating metal into thin leaves

5. foliation, application, coating, covering

usage: the work of coating glass with metal foil

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Definition and meaning of foliation (Dictionary)