(geology) the arrangement of leaflike layers in a rock
(architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament
the production of foil by cutting or beating metal into thin leaves
the work of coating glass with metal foil
例句
Foliation, bloom, and production became erratic. 萌芽、开花和结果变得很不正常。
On the surface of foliation there develops strong stretching lineation defined by alignment of elongated minerals. 在片理面上发育有强烈的拉伸线理，这些线理则是由拉长的矿物定向展布而显示。
In addition, the presence and absence of foliation are an other factor to classify fault rocks. 除此之外，是否具有片理构造是划分断层岩的另一个因素。
Let us keep walking perpendicular to the trend of foliation to get more details. 我们垂直这些片理化岩石的走向穿越一段并作详细观察。
There are neoformative foliation and lineation(stretching lineation) in the shear zone. 剪切带以出现新生的面理和线理（拉伸线理）为特征。
If cherimoyas do not receive enough chilling, the trees will go dormant slowly and then experience delayed foliation. 集散地;如果没有得到足够的严冬;将树木休眠去慢慢体会;然后延迟叶状结构.
