Word: oolith
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
o
lith
Definition: A spherical granule of which oolite is composed, formed by concentric accretion of thin layers of a mineral (usually calcium carbonate (limestone) but also others such as dolomite and silica) around a core; an ooid.
Morphemes:
Affix: oo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to eggs or ova; oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
Affix: -lith
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: used to form names of rocks and minerals