lithos
Произношение: [ˈlɪθɒs]
Слово
Контекст: «science»
(noun) Lithos means 'stone' or 'rock' in Greek. In science, especially in geology, it is often used to talk about the solid part of the Earth, like the rocks and soil.
Пример
The lithos of our planet includes mountains, valleys, and caves.
Пример
The area was not lithos but mostly covered in water and plants instead.
Пример
What types of lithos can we find in this region?
Контекст: «language»
(noun) In linguistics, 'lithos' can refer to root words related to 'stone' or 'rock', used in many scientific terms.
Пример
The word 'lithosphere' comes from the root 'lithos', which means stone.
Пример
While 'lithos' refers to stone, the word 'aqua' does not have anything to do with it.
Пример
Can you name some words that use 'lithos' as their root?
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