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 abalone is used for many different human resources. The inside of the shell is used for jewelry and in guitars because of it's iridescent layer of nacre. The inner meat is a delicacy in many places around the world, mostly in Asia.