foliation

noun

fo·li·a·tion ˌfō-lē-ˈā-shən

: the process of forming into a leaf

: the state of being in leaf

: vernation

: the numbering of the leaves of a manuscript or early printed book

: ornamentation with foliage

: a decoration resembling a leaf

: the enrichment of an opening by foils

: foliated texture

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The structure of the dome is not immediately apparent – the rock up there is fairly homogenous with no obvious consistent flow foliation or banding. —

Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2010 But because according to general relativity spacetime is curved, there is no standard way to extend a local foliation to the entire universe. —

The Editors, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2010