"microwear" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌwɛɹ/ [General-American], /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌwɛə/ [Received-Pronunciation]
Etymology: From micro- + wear. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|wear}} micro- + wear Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} microwear (uncountable)
  1. (archaeology) Microscopic patterns of edge damage on stone tools, used to show how the tools were used. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Archaeology
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