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dolomite

 

[ หˆdษ’lษ™maษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mineral type

Dolomite is a type of mineral composed primarily of calcium magnesium carbonate. It often forms in sedimentary environments and is commonly found in limestone and other carbonate rocks. Dolomite is used in various industrial applications, such as the production of glass and ceramics, and as a building stone. It is also a key component in the manufacture of cement and the agriculture industry for soil conditioning.

Synonyms

dolostone, magnesian limestone

Examples of usage

  • The dolomite rock formation is a popular site for geological study.
  • Dolomite is frequently used in construction materials.
  • The soil conditioner contains crushed dolomite.
  • Local quarries yield high-quality dolomite for industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "dolomite" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dolomita

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‹เคฒเฅ‹เคฎเคพเค‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dolomit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dolomit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะปะพะผั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dolomit

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒญใƒžใ‚คใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dolomite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dolomita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dolomit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ๋กœ๋งˆ์ดํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆู„ูˆู…ูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dolomit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dolomit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็™ฝไบ‘็Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dolomit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dolรณmรญt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพะปะพะผะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒšแƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dolomit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dolomita

Etymology

The term 'dolomite' originates from the name of the French geologist Dรฉodat Gratet de Dolomieu, who first described the mineral in the late 18th century. His study of the mineral led to its identification as a distinct type from limestone, which primarily consists of calcium carbonate. Dolomite was recognized for its unique properties and composition, differing from typical carbonates both chemically and structurally. The recognition of dolomite has contributed significantly to geological science, particularly in sedimentology and paleontology, where it provides insights into the Earth's past environments and biological activity. Over the years, dolomite has seen various uses in industries, proving to be an essential resource in construction, agriculture, and manufacturing.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,090, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.