pisolite (Meaning)

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pisolite (n.)

A variety of calcite, or calcium carbonate, consisting of aggregated globular concretions about the size of a pea; -- called also peastone, peagrit.

Synonyms & Antonyms of pisolite

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pisolite Sentence Examples

  1. The pisolite, a limestone sphere coated with concentric layers, gave the rock its distinctive texture.
  2. The pisolites in the conglomerate were well-rounded and ranged in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters.
  3. The pisolites in the soil profile indicated the presence of a former shallow lake or pond.
  4. The pisolite's internal structure suggested that it had formed through repeated precipitation of calcium carbonate around a central nucleus.
  5. The pisolites in the rock sample were so well-preserved that it was possible to identify their original microbial components.
  6. The pisolite conglomerate formed a resistant layer in the cliff, creating a prominent overhang.
  7. The pisolites in the streambed were polished and abraded by the flowing water, giving them a glossy appearance.
  8. The pisolite's spherical shape and concentric layers made it a popular material for jewelry and religious objects.
  9. The pisolite formation was an important indicator of the environmental conditions that existed during its deposition.
  10. The pisolites in the rock were small and abundant, giving the rock a granular texture.

FAQs About the word pisolite

A variety of calcite, or calcium carbonate, consisting of aggregated globular concretions about the size of a pea; -- called also peastone, peagrit.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The pisolite, a limestone sphere coated with concentric layers, gave the rock its distinctive texture.

The pisolites in the conglomerate were well-rounded and ranged in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters.

The pisolites in the soil profile indicated the presence of a former shallow lake or pond.

The pisolite's internal structure suggested that it had formed through repeated precipitation of calcium carbonate around a central nucleus.