# micrite

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmɪkɹaɪt/

## Definitions
1. A sedimentary limestone matrix derived from calcite mud.

## Etymology
From microcrystalline calcite, equivalent to micro- + -ite. Coined by American geologist Robert L. Folk in 1959 for his carbonate rock classification system.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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