dolomite
IPA: dˈoʊɫʌmaɪt
noun
- (mineralogy) An evaporite consisting of a mixed calcium and magnesium carbonate, with the chemical formula CaMg(CO₃)₂; it also exists as the rock dolostone.
adjective
- Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Dolomites
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Examples of "dolomite" in Sentences
- The film was shot in the Dolomites.
- The island is composed of dolomite.
- A midsummer ramble in the Dolomites.
- Dolomite is used in the cement industry.
- It may be associated with dolomite and opal.
- The Dolomites loom to the north of the town.
- The Gorge is carved into the layers of the dolomite.
- The facade of the building is of Minnesota dolomite.
- The addition of lime or dolomite favors the slagging of the silicon.
- The dolomitic component may be composed of burnt dolomite or lime and magnesia.
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