HyperDic: dolomite

English > 2 senses of the word dolomite:
NOUNsubstancedolomitea kind of sedimentary rock resembling marble or limestone but rich in magnesium carbonate
substancedolomite, bitter spara light colored mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate
dolomite > pronunciation
Soundsdow'lahmay.t
Rhymesacolyte ... write: 181 rhymes with ayt...
English > dolomite: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA kind of sedimentary rock resembling marble or limestone but rich in magnesium carbonate.
Broaderrock, stonematerial consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust
Spanishdolomía, dolomita
Catalandolomita
Adjectivesdolomiticrelating to or consisting of dolomite
English > dolomite: 2 senses > noun 2, substance
MeaningA light colored mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium; used as a ceramic and as fertilizer.
Synonymbitter spar
BroadermineralSolid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
Substancesmagnesium, Mg, atomic number 12A light silver-white ductile bivalent metallic element
Spanishdolomita
Catalandolomita
Adjectivesdolomiticrelating to or consisting of dolomite

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