otolite

/ˈɒtəlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A small stone or pebble embedded in the otolith organ of a fish, used for balance and equilibrium.

“The researchers studied the otoliths and otolithites of various fish species to understand their hearing and balance mechanisms.”

Synonyms

  • balance stone
  • otolith

Antonyms

  • counterweight
  • unbalancer