OOLITE


Meaning of OOLITE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ō - ə - ˌ l ī t

Function: noun

Etymology: probably from French oolithe, from oo- o- + -lithe -lite

Date: 1785

: a rock consisting of small round grains usually of calcium carbonate cemented together

– oo · lit · ic \ ˌ ō - ə - ' li-tik \ adjective

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