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.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa um tipo de rocha sedimentar ou um mineral claro composto de carbonato de cálcio e magnésio, usado como fonte de magnésio e na cerâmica e fertilizantes.

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.

   🇵🇹Dolomita

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.

   🇵🇹Dolomita

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• dolomite's possessive singular form