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phytolith

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. phytolith (noun)
  2. phytolite (noun)

phy·to·lith

noun \ˈfī-tə-ˌlith\

Definition of PHYTOLITH

: a microscopic siliceous particle that is formed by a plant and that is highly resistant to decomposition <ancient vegetation revealed by phytoliths>

First Known Use of PHYTOLITH

1958

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