o·o·lite (ō'ə-līt') also o·o·lith (-lĭth')
n.

1. A small round calcareous grain found, for example, in limestones.
2. Rock, usually limestone, composed of oolites.

oolitic o'o·lit'ic (-lĭt'ĭk) adj.

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