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ul·tra·ba·sic | \ ˌəl-trə-ˈbā-sik 
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\Definition of ultrabasic
: extremely basic
an ultrabasic system specifically : very low in silica and rich in iron and magnesium minerals dunite and peridotite are ultrabasic rocks
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