English Explanatory Dictionary

microwear

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Microscopic patterns of edge damage on stone tools, used to show how the tools were used.

Pronunciation

/ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌwɛɹ/ /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌwɛə/

Word forms

microwear

Etymology

From micro- + wear.

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