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pisolite


Definition of pisolite

noun

[mass noun] Geology
  • a sedimentary rock, especially limestone, made up of small pea-shaped pieces.

Derivatives

pisolitic

Pronunciation: /-ˈlɪtɪk/

adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: from modern Latin pisolithus (see pisolith) + -lite

pisolite in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of pisolite in the US English dictionary