English Explanatory Dictionary

spherite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

spherite spherites

Etymology

From sphere + -ite.

Synonyms

spherocrystal

Derived words

calcospherite spheritic
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