English word ooidal comes from English -al, English ooid
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -al | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Forms the names of aldehydes. Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.. Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also. |
| ooid | English (eng) | Shaped like an egg; ovoid; ovate. (geology) A small calcium carbonate or iron coated grain found on the seafloor. |
| ooidal | English (eng) | (geology) Oolitic.. Egg-shaped. |