alveolite
|al-ve-o-lite|
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/ˈælvɪˌoʊlaɪt/
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/ˈælvɪəˌlaɪt/
porous fossil coral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alveolite' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alveolus,' where 'alveus' meant 'cavity' or 'hollow.'
Historical Evolution
'alveolus' transformed into the scientific term 'alveolite' to describe the fossil coral with a porous structure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a small cavity or pit, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a specific type of fossil coral.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/06 21:06