micrite

English

Etymology

From microcrystalline calcite, equivalent to micro- +‎ -ite. Coined by American geologist Robert L. Folk in 1959 for his carbonate rock classification system.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈmɪkɹaɪt/

Noun

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micrite

Wikipedia

micrite (plural micrites)

1. (geology) A sedimentary limestone matrix derived from calcite mud.

Derived terms

• autochthonous micrite
• biomicrite
• dolomicrite
• micritic
• micritization
• micritize

Anagrams

• cimiter