kivetys
Kivetys is a Finnish noun formed from kivet (stones) and the agentive suffix -ys, used to denote a process or result related to stones. The term is polysemous and its exact meaning depends on the discipline and context.
In jewelry and decorative arts, kivetys refers to the setting or mounting of stones in metal or
In construction and landscape architecture, kivetys commonly denotes stone paving or stone cladding. It describes the
In geology and earth sciences, kivetys can be used to signify the transformation of loose material into
Usage notes: Because kivetys has several distinct senses, its meaning is determined by surrounding words and
See also: lithification, petrification, stone setting, paving.