dolomite

noun

do·​lo·​mite ˈdō-lə-ˌmīt 

ˈdä-

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

dolomitic

ˌdō-lə-ˈmi-tik 

ˌdä-

adjective

Word History

Etymology

French, from Déodat de Dolomieu †1801 French geologist

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for dolomite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Kids Definition

dolomite

noun

do·​lo·​mite ˈdō-lə-ˌmīt 

ˈdäl-ə-

: a mineral found in broad layers as a compact limestone