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113 words match “LITHO”

LITHOGRAPHIC; LITHOGRAPHICAL a.
Of or pertaining to lithography; made by lithography; as, the lithographic art; a lithographic picture. Lithographic limestone (Min.), a compact, fine-grained limestone, obtained largely from the Lias and Oölite, esp. of Bavaria, and extensively used in lithography. -- Lith`o*graph"ic*al*ly, adv.
LITHOGRAPHY n.
containing oil from adhering to wetted parts of the stone not covered by the design. See Lithographic limestone, under Lithographic.
LITHOID; LITHOIDAL a.
Like a stone; having a stony structure.
LITHOLATRY n.
The worship of a stone or stones.
LITHOLOGIC; LITHOLOGICAL a. 2 definitions
Of or pertaining to lithology.
LITHOLOGICALLY adv.
From a lithological point of view; as, to consider a stratum lithologically.
LITHOLOGIST n.
One who is skilled in lithology.
LITHOLOGY n. 2 definitions
The science which treats of rocks, as regards their mineral constitution and classification, and their mode of occurrence in nature.
LITHOMANCY n.
Divination by means of stones.
LITHOMARGE n.
A clay of a fine smooth texture, and very sectile.
LITHONTHRIPTIC; LITHONTHRYPTIC a.
Same as Lithontriptic.
LITHONTRIPTIC a. 2 definitions
he quality of, or used for, dissolving or destroying stone in the bladder or kidneys; as, lithontriptic forcéps. -- n.
LITHONTRIPTIST n.
Same as Lithotriptist.
LITHONTRIPTOR n.
See Lithotriptor.
LITHOPHAGOUS a. 2 definitions
rrows in stone, as many bivalve mollusks, certain sponges, annelids, and sea urchins. See Lithodomus.
LITHOPHANE n.
Porcelain impressed with figures which are made distinct by transmitted light, -- as when hung in a window, or used as a lamp shade.
LITHOPHOSPHOR n.
A stone that becomes phosphoric by heat.
LITHOPHOSPHORIC a.
Pertaining to lithophosphor; becoming phosphoric by heat.
LITHOPHOTOGRAPHY n.
Same as Photolithography.
LITHOPHYLL n.
A fossil leaf or impression of a leaf.
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