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coccolith

Syllabification: (coc·co·lith)
Pronunciation: /ˈkäkəˌliTH/
Definition of coccolith

noun

Biology
  • a minute, rounded, calcareous platelet, numbers of which form the spherical shells of coccolithophores.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek kokkos 'grain or berry' + lithos 'stone'

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