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(ō′ō līt′, ō′ə-)

noun

a tiny, spherical or ellipsoid particle with concentric layers, usually of calcium carbonate, formed in wave-agitated sea waters
a rock composed chiefly of oolites

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Origin: Fr oölithe: see oo- & -lite

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oolitic adjective

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noun

A small round calcareous grain found, for example, in limestones.
Rock, usually limestone, composed of oolites.

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oˌo·litˈic (-lĭtˈĭk) adjective

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