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tremalith

noun
trem·​a·​lith | \ ˈtreməˌlith, ˈtrēm-\
plural -s

Definition of tremalith

: a minutely punctate coccolith — compare discolith

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History and Etymology for tremalith

Greek trēma hole + English -lith

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