petrosilex

/pɛtrəˈsɪlɛks/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of flint, a hard, fine-grained, dark brown or black sedimentary rock used for making stone tools.

“The archaeologist used petrosilex to create a sharp-edged knife.”

Synonyms

  • flint
  • silicified limestone

Antonyms

  • porous stone
  • soft rock