biostrome

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(bīə strōm′)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
bi•o•strome  (bīə strōm′),USA pronunciation n. [Geol.]
  1. Geologya bedded, blanketlike sedimentary deposit of organic origin built by marine organisms and including shell beds, flat reefs, and corals.
  • 1930–35; bio- + Greek strôma layer, bed; see stroma
bi′o•stromal, adj. 


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