Definition of lithic in English:

lithic

adjective ˈlɪθɪkˈlɪθɪk

1Geology Archaeology
Of the nature of or relating to stone.
Example sentencesExamples
- Small lithic fragments comprise quartzite, gneiss and ubiquitous andesite.
- The excavation of lithic quarry sites presents archaeologists with logistical and analytical problems that are often not encountered at other site types.
- The excavations produced no diagnostic artifacts but did yield lithic debris and a limited quantity of preserved floral remains.
- Upon collection, however, it was revealed that much of the lithic debris was covered by mud.
- Compositionally, the most abundant types of lithic fragment are polycrystalline quartz varieties.
2Medicine
dated Relating to calculi.

Origin

Late 18th century: from Greek lithikos, from lithos 'stone'.

Definition of lithic in US English:

lithic

adjectiveˈliTHikˈlɪθɪk

1Geology Archaeology
Of the nature of or relating to stone.
Example sentencesExamples
- The excavation of lithic quarry sites presents archaeologists with logistical and analytical problems that are often not encountered at other site types.
- Compositionally, the most abundant types of lithic fragment are polycrystalline quartz varieties.
- Upon collection, however, it was revealed that much of the lithic debris was covered by mud.
- Small lithic fragments comprise quartzite, gneiss and ubiquitous andesite.
- The excavations produced no diagnostic artifacts but did yield lithic debris and a limited quantity of preserved floral remains.
2Medicine
dated Relating to calculi.

Origin

Late 18th century: from Greek lithikos, from lithos ‘stone’.

单词	lithic
释义	Definition of lithic in English: lithic adjective ˈlɪθɪkˈlɪθɪk 1Geology Archaeology Of the nature of or relating to stone. Example sentencesExamples Small lithic fragments comprise quartzite, gneiss and ubiquitous andesite. The excavation of lithic quarry sites presents archaeologists with logistical and analytical problems that are often not encountered at other site types. The excavations produced no diagnostic artifacts but did yield lithic debris and a limited quantity of preserved floral remains. Upon collection, however, it was revealed that much of the lithic debris was covered by mud. Compositionally, the most abundant types of lithic fragment are polycrystalline quartz varieties. 2Medicine dated Relating to calculi. Origin Late 18th century: from Greek lithikos, from lithos 'stone'. Definition of lithic in US English: lithic adjectiveˈliTHikˈlɪθɪk 1Geology Archaeology Of the nature of or relating to stone. Example sentencesExamples The excavation of lithic quarry sites presents archaeologists with logistical and analytical problems that are often not encountered at other site types. Compositionally, the most abundant types of lithic fragment are polycrystalline quartz varieties. Upon collection, however, it was revealed that much of the lithic debris was covered by mud. Small lithic fragments comprise quartzite, gneiss and ubiquitous andesite. The excavations produced no diagnostic artifacts but did yield lithic debris and a limited quantity of preserved floral remains. 2Medicine dated Relating to calculi. Origin Late 18th century: from Greek lithikos, from lithos ‘stone’.
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