dolomite

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.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un type de roche sédimentaire ou un minéral clair composé de carbonate de calcium et de magnésium, utilisé comme source de magnésium ainsi que dans la céramique et les engrais.

1. Sedimentary rock B2 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷Dolomie

2. Mineral B2 formal scientific

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

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

   🇫🇷Dolomite (minéral)

• dolomites plural form
• dolomites' possessive plural form
• dolomite's possessive singular form