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

micrite (plural micrites)

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

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