carpolite

/kärpəˈlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fibrous mineral or a type of fossilized plant material, specifically a type of fossilized plant tissue.

“The fossil collection included carpolites, which were used to study the evolution of ancient plant life.”

Synonyms

  • plant fossil
  • sclerenchyma

Antonyms

  • animal fossil