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Definition of ovulite in English:

ovulite

noun

Geology

  • An ovoidal, usually calcareous or phosphatic grain in a rock. In quot. 1918: specifically = "oolith".

Pronunciation

ovulite

/ˈɒvjʊlʌɪt/ /ˈəʊvjʊlʌɪt/

Origin

Mid 19th century (in an earlier sense). From ovulum + -ite.