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microlith
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Etymology
From micro- + -lith. In the sense of rock components, the name was suggested by Vogelsang in 1867.
Noun
microlith (plural microliths)
- (archaeology) A small stone tool.
- The microscopic acicular components of rocks.
Synonyms
- (stone tool): microlite
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Translations
small stone tool
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