Definition of Discolith. Meaning of Discolith. Synonyms of Discolith

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Definition of Discolith

Discolith
Discolith Dis"co*lith, n. [Gr. ? a round plate + -lith.] (Biol.) One of a species of coccoliths, having an oval discoidal body, with a thick strongly refracting rim, and a thinner central portion. One of them measures about 1/50000 of an inch in its longest diameter.

Meaning of Discolith from wikipedia

- Cyrtolithconvex disc shaped, may with a projecting central process Discolithellipsoidal with a raised rim, in some cases the high rim forms a vase...