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phytolith
noun phy·to·lith \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>
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First Known Use of PHYTOLITH
1958
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