lithic

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/ˈlɪθɪk/
US
/ˈlɪθɪk/
lithicnoun
lithics
Pl.
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/ˈlɪθɪk/
US
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Countable: used in archaeology and sedimentology for stone artifacts or rock fragments.
Définitions
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.
Synonymes
projectile point
stone tool
stone implement
lithic artifact
chipped stone
lithicadjective
more lithic
Komp.
most lithic
Super.
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/ˈlɪθɪk/
US
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Traductions
The archaeologists discovered lithic tools at the site.
Археологи обнаружили каменные орудия на месте раскопок.
Traductions supplémentaires
Définitions
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.