oolite

[US]/ˈuːlaɪt/
[UK]/ˈuːlaɪt/
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Translation

n.a type of sedimentary rock composed of small spherical grains; fish egg stone; a limestone containing ooliths
Word Forms
Pluraloolites

Phrases & Collocations

oolite rock

oolitisk sten

oolite formation

oolitisk dannelse

oolite grain

oolitisk korn

oolite texture

oolitisk tekstur

oolite deposit

oolitisk aflejring

oolite sediment

oolitisk sediment

oolite layer

oolitisk lag

oolite beach

oolitisk strand

oolite sample

oolitisk prøve

oolite source

oolitisk kilde

Example Sentences

oolite is often found in limestone deposits.

oolit forekommer ofte i kalkstensaflejringer.

geologists study oolite to understand sedimentary processes.

Geologer studerer oolit for at forstå sedimentære processer.

oolite is composed of tiny calcium carbonate grains.

Oolit er sammensat af små calciumcarbonat korn.

the formation of oolite requires specific environmental conditions.

Dannelsen af oolit kræver specifikke miljøforhold.

oolite can be used as a decorative stone in construction.

Oolit kan bruges som dekorativ sten i byggeri.

some beaches are made up of oolite sand.

Nogle strande består af oolit sand.

oolite deposits can indicate ancient marine environments.

Oolitaflejringer kan indikere antikke marine miljøer.

collecting oolite is a popular hobby for rock enthusiasts.

At samle oolit er en populær hobby for klippefans.

oolite is often mistaken for other types of sedimentary rocks.

Oolit bliver ofte forvekslet med andre typer sedimentære bjergarter.

in some regions, oolite is a key geological feature.

I nogle regioner er oolit et vigtigt geologisk træk.

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