Microwear
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌwɛɹ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Microwear is a noun meaning (archaeology) Microscopic patterns of edge damage on stone tools, used to show how the tools were used.
Meaning
(archaeology) Microscopic patterns of edge damage on stone tools, used to show how the tools were used.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include molar, macrowear, microlith, microlite, microwell, microridge.
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