Albolith

/ˈælbəlɪθ/ noun

Definition

A light-colored or white stone or rock, or a geological term for pale-hued rock formations.

Etymology

From Latin 'albus' (white) + Greek 'lithos' (stone), directly combining roots meaning 'white stone'.

Kelly Says

The Greek 'lithos' shows up in dozens of geology terms like 'monolith' and 'lithograph'—it's one of the most productive Greek roots in English scientific vocabulary.

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