noun
- a sedimentary rock composed of small rounded grains or pellets cemented together, resembling peas in size and shape
Usage: geology; also called pisolitic limestone or oolite when grains are larger
Examples
- The geologist identified the sample as pisolite based on its characteristic rounded grain structure.
- Pisolite deposits are commonly found in shallow marine environments.
- The building stone was quarried from a pisolite formation in the region.
- Under the microscope, the pisolite showed concentric layers around each grain.