lithic
Relating to rocks
Lithic means relating to stone, especially in archaeological contexts where it describes stone tools and the technology of their manufacture: lithic artifacts, lithic analysis.
The term appears in technical writing about prehistoric cultures and their stone implements—arrowheads, scrapers, blades.
In geology, lithic can describe rock fragments within other rock formations.
Striking stone to shape tools
- knappingFracturing stone for tools
- handaxeKnapped stone implement
- archaeologyStudy of physical remnants
- prehistoricBefore documented civilization
Formed from deposited material
- metamorphicUndergoing structural change
- strataParallel geological layers
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- crystalsSolids with ordered structure
basalt · granite · quartzite · schist · slate · marble · limestone · sandstone
Carved image on stone
- glyphVisual form of character
- inscriptionsWords carved into surfaces
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- etchingAcid-incised metal print
lapidary · stonecutter · chisel · bas-relief · relief · intaglio · cameo · frieze
flintknapping
Striking stone to shape tools
- knappingFracturing stone for tools
- handaxeKnapped stone implement
- archaeologyStudy of physical remnants
prehistoric · hunter-gatherer · scraper · arrowhead · spearpoint
sedimentary
Formed from deposited material
- metamorphicUndergoing structural change
- strataParallel geological layers
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
crystals · basalt · granite · quartzite · schist · slate · marble · limestone · sandstone · shale
petroglyph
Carved image on stone
- glyphVisual form of character
- inscriptionsWords carved into surfaces
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
etching · lapidary · stonecutter · chisel · bas-relief · relief · intaglio · cameo · frieze · sgraffito
monolith
Huge solitary standing stone
- dolmenMegalithic stone tomb
- menhirPrehistoric upright stone monument
- cromlechMegalithic stone monument
cairn · obelisk · massive · colossal · towering · imposing · monumental · immense · standing stone · burial chamber
lithicBronze Age
Early metalworking civilization period
Iron Age · Chalcolithic · metalworking · industrial · modern
- lithium batteriesElectrochemical power cells using metallic element three
- lithium batteryPower cell using element 3
- lithium ion batteriesRechargeable electrochemical power storage
- lithium-ion batteryRechargeable cell using alkali metal
- lithium ionRechargeable electrochemical cell type
- lithium ion batteryRechargeable electrochemical power cell
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