ovulite

/ɒvjuːlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of mineraloid or a pseudomorph after gypsum or halite, characterized by a radiating or fibrous structure, often found in limestone caves

“The cave explorer stumbled upon a remarkable ovulite formation deep within the underground caverns.”

Synonyms

  • mineraloid
  • pseudomorph

Antonyms

  • crystalline