Synonyms for oolith
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A spherical granule of which oolite is composed, formed by concentric accretion of thin layers of a mineral (usually calcium carbonate (limestone) but also others such as dolomite and silica) around a core; an ooid.
Related words
- Word family
- oolite
Forms
- Plural
- ooliths → ooids, oolites…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| oolith | falling | |
| ooid | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- ooid
- 6 letters
- oolite