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sphaerite

sphaerite is the alternative form of spherite.

Meaning of spherite

Noun

spherite (plural spherites)

  1. Any of a group of spherical mineral concretions commonly found in many invertebrates.
  2. A spherical grain, typically of ovulite.
    Synonyms:
    spherocrystal

Forms of sphaerite

pluralsphaerites

Questions about sphaerite

What is sphaerite the alternative form of?
Sphaerite is the alternative form of spherite.

Words near sphaerite in the dictionary

  1. sphaeriid
  2. sphaeriids
  3. sphaerioid
  4. sphaeristeria
  5. sphaeristerium
  6. sphaerite
  7. sphaerites
  8. sphaeritid
  9. sphaeritids
  10. sphaerobertrandite
  11. sphaerobismoite

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