SINCE 1828
tholeiite
noun
tho·lei·ite
| \ˈtō-lə-ˌīt,
ˈthō-
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Definition of tholeiite
: a basaltic rock that is rich in aluminum and low in potassium, is found typically in the ocean floor, and is prob. derived from the earth's mantle
Other Words from tholeiite
tholeiitic
\ˌtō-lə-ˈi-tik,
ˌthō-
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adjective
ˌthō-
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adjective
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