remicle

/rɛmɪkəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small fragment or piece of something, especially a rock or mineral.

“The geologist carefully examined the remicle of quartz to determine its composition.”

2. noun

A small fragment or particle of an organism, especially a fossilized cell.

“The paleontologist found a remicle of an ancient plant in the rock formation.”

Synonyms

  • fragment
  • particle
  • piece

Antonyms

  • intact
  • whole