dunite
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.du·nite
noun \ˈdü-ˌnīt, ˈdə-\Definition of DUNITE
: a granular igneous rock consisting chiefly of olivine
— du·nit·ic \dü-ˈni-tik, ˌdə-\ adjective
Origin of DUNITE
Mt. Dun, New Zealand
First Known Use: circa 1868
dunite
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Yellowish green to green igneous rock composed almost entirely of olivine. Chromite and magnetite also occur in dunite, as do spinel, ilmenite, pyrrhotite, and platinum in some cases. Dunites may be a source of chromium. Places of occurrence include Dun Mtn., New Zealand (the source of its name), South Africa, and Sweden.
Learn More About DUNITE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: dunk (verb)
Previous Word in the Dictionary: duniewassal
All Words Near: dunite
Previous Word in the Dictionary: duniewassal
All Words Near: dunite
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up dunite? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
