rhabdite

== English == === Etymology === From rhabd- +‎ -ite. === Noun === rhabdite (plural rhabdites) (zoology) A minute smooth rod-like or fusiform structure found in the tissues of many Turbellaria. (zoology) One of the hard parts forming the ovipositor of insects. Any mineral that is characterized by an elongated, rod-like or cylindrical crystal form. A rhabdophane found in some meteorites. ==== Derived terms ==== === Further reading === David Barthelmy (1997–2026), “Rhabdite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database. “rhabdite”, in Mindat.org, Keswick, Va.: Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2026. === Anagrams === braideth