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lithic
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lith·ic 1  (lthk)
adj.
Consisting of or relating to stone or rock.

lith·ic 2  (lthk)
adj.
Of or relating to lithium.

lithic [ˈlɪθɪk]
adj
1. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) of, relating to, or composed of stone
2. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) containing abundant fragments of previously formed rock a lithic sandstone
3. (Medicine / Pathology) Pathol of or relating to a calculus or calculi, esp one in the urinary bladder
4. (Chemistry) of or containing lithium
[from Greek lithikos stony]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.lithic - of or containing lithium
2.lithic - relating to or composed of stone; "lithic sandstone"


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