Definition of MICROLITH

microlith

Plural: microliths

Noun

  • A small stone tool.
  • The microscopic acicular components of rocks.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

microlite

Scrabble Score: 16

microlith: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
microlith: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
microlith: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

microlith: valid Words With Friends Word