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microlithic

American

[mahy-kruh-lith-ik] / ˌmaɪ krəˈlɪθ ɪk /

adjective

pertaining to or characterized by the use of microliths, as a people or culture.
of the nature of or resembling a microlith, as a tool.

Etymology

Origin of microlithic

First recorded in 1870–75; microlith + -ic

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Unretouched triangular microlithic projectile points have been identified from their impact traces in the oldest occupation layers of the Obi-Rakhmat site in Uzbekistan, dating to 80,000 years ago.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026

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