Definition

Relating to or made of a type of mineral called aragonite, which is a form of calcium carbonate.

Example

The shells of some marine organisms are aragonitic, giving them a unique structure.

Conversation

Did you know that some shells are made of aragonitic material?

Really? I always thought they were just calcium carbonate.

Yeah, aragonitic shells are actually formed differently than calcite ones.

That's pretty interesting! I need to look for those next time at the beach.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aragonitic is derived from 'Aragonite' (a mineral name, from the region of Aragon in Spain) and the suffix '-ic' (meaning pertaining to). The term 'aragonitic' refers to something that is related to or characteristic of aragonite, a specific form of calcium carbonate.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Aragonite' as the mineral's name, and remember that 'aragonitic' means pertaining to that mineral.

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