noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of a group of spherical mineral concretions commonly found in many invertebrates.
2. 2
   A spherical grain, typically of ovulite.

Synonyms

All synonyms

spherocrystalspherocrystal

Etymology

From sphere + -ite.

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