"micrite" meaning in All languages combined

See micrite on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈmɪkɹaɪt/ [US] Forms: micrites [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + -ite. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|micro-|-ite}} micro- + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun}} micrite (plural micrites)
  1. (geology) A sedimentary limestone matrix derived from calcite mud. Wikipedia link: micrite Categories (topical): Geology Derived forms: micritization, micritize

Inflected forms

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