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greensand

/ˈɡriːn.sænd/

翻译: 一种橄榄绿色的砂岩,含有矿物海绿石。

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noun

/ˈɡriːn.sænd/C2formalscientific
  • zh一种橄榄绿色的砂岩,含有矿物海绿石。

A noun referring to an olive-green sandstone that contains the mineral glauconite.

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  1. Olive-green sandstoneC1formalscientific

    A sedimentary rock that has an olive-green color due to the presence of the mineral glauconite.

    zh绿砂

    • The cliffs along the coast are composed of greensand.
    • Geologists study greensand formations to understand ancient marine environments.
    • Greensand is often used as a soil conditioner because of its potassium content.
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