Definition of Pisolite
1. n. A variety of calcite, or calcium carbonate, consisting of aggregated globular concretions about the size of a pea; -- called also peastone, peagrit.
Definition of Pisolite
1. a limestone [n -S] - See also: limestone
Medical Definition of Pisolite
1.
A variety of calcite, or calcium carbonate, consisting of aggregated globular concretions about the size of a pea.
Synonym: peastone, peagrit.
Oolite is similar in structure, but the concretions are as small as the roe of a fish.
Origin: Gr. A pea: cf. F. Pisolithe.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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