MARLITE

marlite, marlstone

(noun) metamorphic rock with approximately the same composition as marl

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

marlite (countable and uncountable, plural marlites)

(mineral) A variety of marl.

Synonyms

• marlstone

Anagrams

• Latimer, lamiter, latimer, maltier, metrial

Source: Wiktionary


Marl"ite, n. Etym: [Cf. F. marlite. See Marl, n.] (Min.)

Definition: A variety of marl.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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UNAMBIGUOUS

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