microlite (plural microlites)
(mineral) A basic fluoride of sodium, calcium, tantalum and niobium that is isomorphous with pyrochlore
(archaeology) A microlith
• microtile
Source: Wiktionary
Mi"cro*lite, n. Etym: [Micro- + -lite.] (Min.)
1. A rare mineral of resinous luster and high specific gravity. It is a tantalate of calcium, and occurs in octahedral crystals usually very minute.
2. (Min.)
Definition: A minute inclosed crystal, often observed when minerals or rocks are examined in thin sections under the microscope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
14 June 2025
(noun) a member of a learned society; “he was elected a fellow of the American Physiological Association”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
