lithic
/'liθik/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or composed of stone: Pertaining to stone, or made from stone.
- Of or containing lithium: In chemistry, pertaining to or containing the element lithium.
Usage and Examples
- Relating to stone:
- The archaeologist studied the lithic tools left by prehistoric humans.
- Lithic fragments are a major component of this sedimentary rock.
- Containing lithium:
- Lithic compounds are used in the production of certain batteries.
- The geologist identified a lithic mineral deposit rich in lithium.
Advanced Usage
- Lithic technology: A term in archaeology referring to the methods and tools involved in working stone.
- The course focused on the development of lithic technology during the Paleolithic era.
- Lithic analysis: The archaeological study of stone tools and debris.
- Her research involves the lithic analysis of artifacts from the site.
Variants and Related Words
- Monolith (n): A large single upright block of stone.
- Megalith (n): A large stone used in prehistoric monuments.
- Neolithic (adj): Relating to the later part of the Stone Age.
- Paleolithic (adj): Relating to the early phase of the Stone Age.
- Lithium (n): The chemical element (Li) to which the second meaning refers.
Synonyms
- Stony: Having the nature of or resembling stone.
- Petrous: Of or like rock; hard, stony.
Notes on Different Meanings
The word lithic has two distinct primary meanings. The first and most common meaning is geological and archaeological, relating to stone. The second is a specialized chemical meaning, relating to the element lithium. Context is essential to determine which meaning is intended.
Adjective
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relating to or composed of stone
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lithic sandstone
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of or containing lithium
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