English word oolite comes from English -lite (Used to form names of rocks and minerals.), English oo- (Relating to eggs or ova.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -lite | English (eng) | Used to form names of rocks and minerals. |
| oo- | English (eng) | Relating to eggs or ova. |
| oolite | English (eng) | (countable, rare) An ooid or oolith.. (geology) A rock consisting of spherical grains within a mineral cortex accreted around a nucleus, often of quartz grains. |