lithos
Pronunciation: [ˈlɪθɒs]
Word
Context: "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.
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The lithos of our planet includes mountains, valleys, and caves.
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The area was not lithos but mostly covered in water and plants instead.
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What types of lithos can we find in this region?
Context: "language"
(noun) In linguistics, 'lithos' can refer to root words related to 'stone' or 'rock', used in many scientific terms.
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The word 'lithosphere' comes from the root 'lithos', which means stone.
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While 'lithos' refers to stone, the word 'aqua' does not have anything to do with it.
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Can you name some words that use 'lithos' as their root?
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