SINCE 1828
peridotite
noun
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
\ pə-ˌri-də-ˈti-tik
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adjective
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adjective
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