dolomite

• Sustantivo que designa un tipo de roca sedimentaria o un mineral claro compuesto de carbonato de calcio y magnesio, utilizado como fuente de magnesio y en cerámica y fertilizantes.

A noun referring to a type of sedimentary rock or a light-colored mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate, used as a source of magnesium and in ceramics or fertilizer.

1. B2formalscientific

   A type of sedimentary rock similar to limestone or marble, but containing a high amount of magnesium carbonate.

   Dolomita (roca sedimentaria)

   • The mountain range is primarily composed of dolomite.
   • Dolomite is often used as a building stone.
   • The cliffs were made of a light-colored dolomite rock.

2. B2formalscientific

   A light-colored mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate, used as a source of magnesium and in ceramics and fertilizers.

   Dolomita (mineral)

   • Dolomite is mined for its magnesium content.
   • The ceramic glaze contained powdered dolomite.
   • Farmers sometimes use dolomite to enrich the soil.