Vocabulary Entry

gabbro

|noun

noun

A type of coarse-grained dark-colored igneous rock composed mainly of plagioclase and pyroxene.

Example Sentences

"The geologist explained that gabbro is formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface."

"Samples of gabbro can be found in many mountainous regions."

"The construction company opted for gabbro due to its durability and strength."