| 释义 |
oo·lite
\ˈōəˌlīt\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: probably from French oolithe (from o- + -lithe -lite), translation of German rogenstein, literally, roe stone
: a rock consisting of small round grains that resemble the roe of fish, are cemented together, and consist of small concretions which usually are of calcium carbonate forming a variety of limestone but sometimes are of silica or iron oxide
• oo·lit·ic \|ōə|lid.ik\ adjective |