MICROLITH

Etymology

Noun

microlith (plural microliths)

(archaeology) A small stone tool.

The microscopic acicular components of rocks.

Synonyms

• (stone tool): microlite

Source: Wiktionary


Mi"cro*lith, n. Etym: [Micro- + lith.] (Min.)

Definition: Same as Microlite, 2.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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