'Pisolite' definitions:
Definition of 'Pisolite'
From: GCIDE
- Pisolite \Pi"so*lite\, n. [Gr. ? a pea + -lite: cf. F. pisolithe.] (Min.) A variety of calcite, or calcium carbonate, consisting of aggregated globular concretions about the size of a pea; -- called also peastone, peagrit. [1913 Webster]
- Note: Oolite is similar in structure, but the concretions are as small as the roe of a fish. [1913 Webster]