peridotite

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pe·ri·do·tite | \ pə-ˈri-də-ˌtīt

Definition of peridotite

: any of a group of granular igneous rocks composed of ferromagnesian minerals and especially olivine

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Recent Examples on the Web In Oman, vast ridges of a mineral called peridotite mineralize CO2 from the air, forming white veins resembling marbling in steak. — Robert F. Service, Science | AAAS, "Industrial waste can turn planet-warming carbon dioxide into stone," 3 Sep. 2020

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