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nannofossil

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[nan-uh-fos-uhl] / ˌnæn əˈfɒs əl /

noun

  1. any fossil so small that it is near or below the limit of resolution of a light microscope.

Etymology

Origin of nannofossil

1965–70; nanno- ( def. ) + fossil

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