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LITHIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does lithic mean?
• LITHIC (adjective)
The adjective LITHIC has 2 senses:
1. of or containing lithium
2. relating to or composed of stone
Familiarity information: LITHIC used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or containing lithium
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
lithium (a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Relating to or composed of stone
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Context example:
lithic sandstone
Pertainym:
stone (material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust)
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