lithic

/'liθik/

Thân thiện

The archaeologist carefully examines a lithic artifact at the dig site.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. relating to or composed of stone
   • lithic sandstone
2. of or containing lithium