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dolomite

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Main Entry:
do·lo·mite 
          Listen to the pronunciation of dolomite
Pronunciation:
\ˈdō-lə-ˌmīt, ˈdä-\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
French, from Déodat de Dolomieu †1801 French geologist
Date:
1794
1 : a mineral CaMg(CO3)2 consisting of a calcium magnesium carbonate found in crystals and in extensive beds as a compact limestone 2 : a limestone or marble rich in magnesium carbonate
do·lo·mit·ic 
          Listen to the pronunciation of dolomitic \ˌdō-lə-ˈmi-tik, ˌdä-\ adjective


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