osteolite

/ɒstiˈɒlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A fossilized bone or piece of bone embedded in another rock, especially one found in a limestone.

“The geologist discovered an osteolite in the ancient limestone formation.”

Synonyms

  • embedded bone
  • fossilized bone

Antonyms

  • fresh bone
  • unfossilized bone