Pronunciation: [lˈɪθəmˌɪl] (IPA) 
The word "lithomyl" is an unusual term that appears to have its roots in the industry of lithography. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /lɪθəʊmaɪl/. The word is made up of two parts: "litho," meaning stone, and "myl," which may be short for the word "mill," suggesting a tool that grinds or mills stone. It is unclear whether this word is in common usage outside of the lithography industry.
Lithomyl is a neologism that has emerged from the combination of two root words: "litho-" derived from the Greek word "lithos" meaning stone, and "-myl" derived from the Greek term "myle" meaning millimeter. Although not formally recognized in established dictionaries, "lithomyl" can be defined as a unit of measurement that specifically refers to the thickness of a small stone or rock in millimeters.
The term "lithomyl" is primarily used in the field of geology and earth sciences to describe various lithic materials such as sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic rocks. It is often employed by geologists and researchers to precisely quantify and compare the sizes and dimensions of stones within a particular geological formation or deposit.
This term may also be used metaphorically in other contexts to emphasize the hardness, density, or compactness of an object or substance, drawing inspiration from the strength and durability generally associated with stones.
While not an official term, "lithomyl" provides a concise and specific measurement for describing the thickness or dimension of stones, offering a convenient way to discuss and analyze geological formations or other objects and materials that share properties similar to stones.
An instrument for pulverizing a stone in the bladder.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
