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copalite

/ˈkəʊ.pə.laɪt/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa um tipo de resina fossilizada, especificamente o copal que sofreu mineralização parcial e costuma ser encontrado no solo.

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noun

/ˈkəʊ.pə.laɪt/formalscientific
  • ptSubstantivo que designa um tipo de resina fossilizada, especificamente o copal que sofreu mineralização parcial e costuma ser encontrado no solo.

A noun referring to a type of fossilized resin, specifically copal that has undergone partial mineralization and is typically dug from the ground.

  1. Partially mineralized copalC2formal

    A type of fossilized resin that is an intermediate stage between copal and amber, often dug from the ground.

    ptCopal parcialmente mineralizado

    • The museum displayed a specimen of copalite from the Baltic region.
    • Geologists study copalite to understand ancient forest ecosystems.
    • Copalite is sometimes used in jewelry as a substitute for amber.