Definition of Microlite

1. n. A rare mineral of resinous luster and high specific gravity. It is a tantalate of calcium, and occurs in octahedral crystals usually very minute.

Definition of Microlite

1. Noun. (minerology) A basic fluoride of sodium, calcium, tantalum and niobium that is isomorphous with pyrochlore ¹

2. Noun. (archaeology) A microlith ¹

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Medical Definition of Microlite

1. 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. A minute inclosed crystal, often observed when minerals or rocks are examined in thin sections under the microscope. Origin: Micro-. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Microlite

microlens
microlensed
microlenses
microlensing
microlepidoptera
microlestes
microleukoblast
microlevel
microlevels
microlidar
microlidars
microlight
microlights
microlinguistic
microlinguistics
microlite (current term)
microliter
microliterature
microliters
microlites
microlith
microlithiasis
microlithic
microlithography
microliths
microlitre
microlitres
microlitter
microloan
microloans

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