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lithic

/ˈlɪθɪk/

Translations

lithicnoun

lithics

/ˈlɪθɪk/

Countable: used in archaeology and sedimentology for stone artifacts or rock fragments.

Additional translations

lithiqueEmploi technique en géologie pour un fragment de roche dans les sédiments.

lithiqueEmploi spécialisé en archéologie pour désigner un objet ou artefact de pierre.

Synonyms

stone implement

chipped stone

projectile point

stone tool

lithic artifact

lithicadjective

more lithic

Comp.

most lithic

Super.

/ˈlɪθɪk/

lithiqueTerme scientifique et technique; s’emploie surtout en archéologie, en géologie et en construction.

The lithic tools found at the archaeological site were dated back to the Paleolithic era.

Les outils lithiques trouvés sur le site archéologique ont été datés de l’époque paléolithique.

Synonyms

lithicnoun

A stone artifact, especially a prehistoric tool made or modified by humans.

The archaeologist catalogued each lithic found during the excavation.

A sand-sized fragment of pre-existing rock found in sedimentary deposits.

The thin section revealed numerous volcanic lithics within the sandstone.

lithicadjective

Relating to or characteristic of stone.

The lithic tools found at the archaeological site were dated back to the Paleolithic era.

Pertaining to the use of stone in construction or architecture.

The ancient temple was built using lithic materials, showcasing the skill of early masons.