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epilithic

Pronunciation: /ˌɛpɪˈlɪθɪk/

Definition of epilithic

adjective

Botany
  • (of a plant) growing on the surface of rock: most seaweeds are epilithic

Origin:

early 20th century: from epi- 'upon' + Greek lithos 'stone' + -ic

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