Where does “-lite” come from?
-lite (English) comes from Ancient Greek λίθος — a stone; stone as a substance.
-lite (English): used to form names of rocks and minerals
Definitions
- used to form names of rocks and minerals
Ancestry of “-lite”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | λίθος | a stone; stone as a substance |