Oolith

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈəʊəlɪθ/

Origin

From Latin oolithus, from Ancient Greek ᾠο- ("oo-") + λίθος (lithos, "stone"), corresponding to - + lith + -

Full definition of oolith

Noun

1. (geology) A spherical granule of which oolite is composed, formed by concentric accretion of thin layers of a mineral around a core. Calcium carbonate (limestone) is the most common mineral that forms ooliths, but they may also form from other minerals such as dolomite and silica.
2. (rare) Oolite.

Anagrams

• tholoi