"microbialite" meaning in All languages combined

See microbialite on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: microbialites [plural]
Etymology: From microbial + -ite. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|microbial|ite}} microbial + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun}} microbialite (plural microbialites)
  1. (geology) A sedimentary or accretionary structure formed by the action of microbes. Wikipedia link: Canada, Lake Van, Pavilion Lake, Turkey

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