Lithophile Definition

lĭthə-fīl
noun
An element, such as magnesium, aluminum, sodium, or iron that tends to concentrate in silicate minerals such as igneous rocks in the earth's crust and mantle.
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Other Word Forms of Lithophile

Noun

Singular:
lithophile
Plural:
lithophiles

Origin of Lithophile

  • German lithophil litho- litho- -phil -phile

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

LLILIT

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ELEILE

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Words Starting With L and Ending With E

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