noun
- a yellowish or brownish fossil resin similar to amber
Usage: geology; mineralogy
Examples
- The geologist discovered a piece of retinite containing preserved insects.
- Retinite is often found in sedimentary rock formations.
- The amber-like retinite specimen was carefully extracted from the cliff face.
- Scientists studied the retinite to learn about ancient plant life.
- The museum’s collection includes several examples of retinite from different geological periods.