Fossil Formation Terminology

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noun a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, which are sand-sized grains of calcium carbonate

adjective relating to or consisting of oolite

  • Oolite is a type of sedimentary rock formed from ooids, which are sand-sized grains of calcium carbonate.
  • I found a cool piece of oolite at the beach today.
  • Check out this rad oolite I picked up while snorkeling!
  • The oolite of knowledge slowly built up in his mind as he continued to study.