oolite

noun

oo·​lite ˈō-ə-ˌlīt 

: a rock consisting of small round grains usually of calcium carbonate cemented together

oolitic

ˌō-ə-ˈli-tik 

adjective

Word History

Etymology

probably from French oolithe, from oo- o- + -lithe -lite

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

oolite

noun

oo·​lite ˈō-ə-ˌlīt 

: a rock consisting of small round grains usually of calcium carbonate firmly joined together