stromatolite

stro·mat·o·lite

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stroh-mat-l-ahyt]
- /stroʊˈmæt lˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stroh-mat-l-ahyt]
- /stroʊˈmæt lˌaɪt/

Definitions of stromatolite word

noun stromatolite a laminated calcareous fossil structure built by marine algae and having a rounded or columnar form. 1
noun stromatolite a rocky mass consisting of layers of calcareous material and sediment formed by the prolific growth of cyanobacteria: such structures date back to Precambrian times 0
noun stromatolite a laminated, sedimentary rock structure formed primarily in Precambrian shallow pools by mats of sticky, blue-green algae, which trapped layers of silt, esp. of calcium carbonate: these wavy or round formations serve as evidence for dating the first life forms on earth and are still being produced today 0

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stromatolite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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