noun
- plural of marlite; sedimentary rocks composed of a mixture of clay and calcium carbonate
Usage: geological
Examples
- The geologist identified several layers of marlites in the cliff face.
- These marlites formed millions of years ago in shallow marine environments.
- The construction crew encountered marlites while excavating the foundation.
- Marlites are commonly found in sedimentary rock formations.
- The fossil was preserved in the marlites of the ancient seabed.