microlith

noun — 2 senses

microlith

noun

Etymology From micro- + -lith. In the sense of rock components, the name was suggested by Vogelsang in 1867.

1

Archaeology, History, Human sciences, Sciences A small stone tool.

2

The microscopic acicular components of rocks.

Synonyms
microlite
Related terms
microlithic

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