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dolomite

/ˈdoʊl.əˌmaɪt/ · noun

Meaning

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

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Related words

cherty(English)limestone(English)saccharoidal(English)rhombs(English)dolostone(English)dolomite rock(English)magnesite(English)dolomicrite(English)siderite(English)flysch(English)barite(English)talc(English)

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Sources

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