spherulite

noun

spher·u·lite ˈsfir-yə-ˌlīt

ˈsfer-,

-ə-ˌlīt

: a usually spherical crystalline body of radiating crystal fibers often found in vitreous volcanic rocks

spherulitic

ˌsfir-yə-ˈli-tik

ˌsfer-

-ə-ˌli-

adjective

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spherulite was in 1823

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“Spherulite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spherulite. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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spherulite

noun

spher·u·lite ˈsfir-yə-ˌlīt

ˈsfer-

: a usually spherical crystalline body of radiating crystal fibers

spherulitic

ˌsfir-yə-ˈlit-ik

ˌsfer-

adjective

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