It is the fact that the US had signed the treaty; however, it did not ratify nor join the League of Nations â the world organization â since the US considered it could affect its sovereignty of state and limit its power in determining its own affair.
Full Definition of ABALONE. : any of a genus (Haliotis) of edible rock-clinging gastropod mollusks that have a flattened shell slightly spiral in form, lined with mother-of-pearl, and with a row of apertures along its outer edge.See abalone defined for English-language learners. See abalone defined for kids.ADVERTISEMENT. any of a genus (Haliotis) of edible rock-clinging gastropod mollusks that have a flattened shell slightly spiral in form, lined with mother-of-pearl, and with a row of apertures along its outer edge.
The shell of the abalone is known for being very strong. It is made of very tiny calcium carbonate tiles stacked like bricks. Between the layers of tiles is a sticky protein substance. Allergic skin reactions and asthma attacks can happen when breathing the dust made when these tiles are broken down.