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-lite

-lite

(-līt)
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-lith

(-lĭth)
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Combining forms fr. Gr.
λίθοσ
a stone
; – used chiefly in naming minerals and rocks.

Definition 2024

-lite

-lite

See also: lite and lité

English

Alternative forms

Suffix

-lite

  1. used to form names of rocks and minerals

Translations

Derived terms

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Related terms

  • -litic

Italian

Suffix

-lite

  1. -lite
  2. -lith

Derived terms

  • See Category:Italian words suffixed with -lite

Etymology

Representing Ancient Greek λίθος ‎(líthos, “stone”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /lʌɪt/

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