Dolomite

noun

/ˈdoʊl.əˌmaɪt/

Word Frequency: 1.1

Definitions

1.nounA saline evaporite consisting of a mixed calcium and magnesium carbonate, with the chemical formula CaMg(CO3)2; it also exists as the rock dolostone.

Synonyms

magnesian limestone cherty limestone saccharoidal rhombs dolostone dolomite rock magnesite dolomicrite dolomitization protodolomite dolocrete

Rhymes With

insight light contrite incite delight erudite bright twilight

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