kimberlite
IPA: kˈɪmbɝɫaɪt
noun
- (geology) A variety of peridotite containing a high proportion of carbon dioxide; often contains diamonds.
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Examples of "kimberlite" in Sentences
- The mining company discovered a large kimberlite deposit in the remote mountains
- Kimberlite is a type of volcanic rock that often contains diamonds
- Geologists use various techniques to locate kimberlite pipes deep underground
- The kimberlite samples were sent to the lab for analysis to determine their diamond content
- The high concentration of diamonds found in the kimberlite made the mine profitable
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