pe·ri·do·tite
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Definition of peridotite
: any of a group of granular igneous rocks composed of ferromagnesian minerals and especially olivine
Other Words from peridotite
peridotitic
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pə-ˌri-də-ˈti-tik
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adjective
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adjective
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“Peridotite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peridotite. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of peridotite was in 1882
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