English Explanatory Dictionary

-lite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. Used to form the names of rocks and minerals.

Pronunciation

/-ˌlaɪt/

Word forms

-lite -lith

Etymology

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

Related words

-litic
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