dolomite Definition
do·lo·mite (dō′lə mīt′, däl′ə-)
noun
- a light-colored, semihard, rhombohedral mineral, calcium magnesium carbonate, CaMg(CO), with a glassy luster and perfect cleavage, used in making cement, chemicals, etc.
- 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
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