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/ˈəʊəlɪθ/ · noun
(geology) A spherical granule of which oolite is composed, formed by concentric accretion of thin layers of a mineral (usually calcium carbonate (limestone) but also others such as dolomite and silica) around a core; an ooid..
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Oolith means (geology) A spherical granule of which oolite is composed, formed by concentric accretion of thin layers of a mineral (usually calcium carbonate (limestone) but also others such as dolomite and silica) around a core; an ooid..
Common synonyms include oolite.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use oolith where its definition matches the intended context.
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