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dolomite Definition

do·lo·mite (lə mīt′, dälə-)

noun

  1. a light-colored, semihard, rhombohedral mineral, calcium magnesium carbonate, CaMg(CO), with a glassy luster and perfect cleavage, used in making cement, chemicals, etc.
  2. a light-colored sedimentary rock consisting mainly of dolomite and calcite, used as a building stone

Etymology: after Déodat de Dolomieu (1750-1801), Fr geologist

dolomite Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • get: It was all a little sad, especially so, given Triumph's keenness to get the Dolomite onto the market.
  • zone: This BSE image of a zoned dolomite shows an electron microprobe traverse, outlined in red, with analysis spots at 2 µm intervals.

Adjective modifier

  • Italian: If, however, you want topographical maps of say the Italian Dolomite hiking trails then availability of digital maps is a problem.
  • ferroan: This suggests a pure calcite interior with an outer layer of ferroan dolomite.
  • white: A white dolomite is imported for the thermoplastic paint market.

Modifies a noun

  • marble: The dolomite marbles have an average Sr content of 115 ppm.
  • peak: The wonderful paths reward walkers with views in clear weather to the famous jagged Dolomite peaks.
  • mountain: Any one of these fabulous multi-day walks makes for a memorable holiday in Italy's breathtaking Dolomite mountains.
  • crystal: The dolomite crystals are never seen to form polycrystalline aggregates or concretions, or ever to envelop the adjacent silicate grains.
  • band: Entrance is a walk down into a large entrance in a dolomite band.
  • rhomb: Dark, zoned calcite of domain 4b is intimately associated with dolomite rhombs.

Noun used with modifier

  • triumph: Triumph Dolomite four-door saloon launched, featuring a single overhead camshaft 1854cc engine jointly developed with Saab.
  • %: The carbonate proportion is 60 % calcite and 40 % dolomite.

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