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lithic

UK
/ˈlɪθɪk/
US
/ˈlɪθɪk/

Translations

lithicnoun
lithics
pl
UK
/ˈlɪθɪk/
US
/ˈlɪθɪk/
Countable: used in archaeology and sedimentology for stone artifacts or rock fragments.
Synonyms
projectile point
stone tool
stone implement
lithic artifact
chipped stone
flake
debitage
core
blade
scraper
lithicadjective
more lithic
Comp.
most lithic
Super.
UK
/ˈlɪθɪk/
US
/ˈlɪθɪk/
The archaeologists discovered lithic tools at the site.
Археологи обнаружили каменные орудия на месте раскопок.
Additional translations
литический
Synonyms
rocky
stone
geological
mineral
stony

Definitions

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.
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