PISOLITE

Etymology

Noun

pisolite (countable and uncountable, plural pisolites)

(geology) A sedimentary rock formed from pisoids

Anagrams

• Ploiești, polities

Source: Wiktionary


Pi"so*lite, n. Etym: [Gr. -lite: cf. F. pisolithe.] (Min.)

Definition: A variety of calcite, or calcium carbonate, consisting of aggregated globular concretions about the size of a pea; -- called also peastone, peagrit.

Note: Oölite is similar in structure, but the concretions are as small as the roe of a fish.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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