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kimberlite

/ˈkɪm.bə.laɪt/

翻译: 一种稀有的橄榄岩,是一种火成岩,有时含有钻石,见于南非和西伯利亚等地区。

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noun

/ˈkɪm.bə.laɪt/C2formalscientific
  • zh一种稀有的橄榄岩,是一种火成岩,有时含有钻石,见于南非和西伯利亚等地区。

A rare type of peridotite, an igneous rock, that sometimes contains diamonds and is found in regions such as South Africa and Siberia.

  1. Rare volcanic rockC2formalscientific

    A rare, blue-tinged, ultramafic igneous rock that sometimes contains diamonds, often found in ancient volcanic pipes.

    zh稀有火山岩

    • Diamonds are often extracted from kimberlite pipes in South Africa.
    • Geologists study kimberlite formations to locate potential diamond deposits.
    • The kimberlite sample was analyzed for its mineral composition.
    • Kimberlite eruptions are among the deepest volcanic events on Earth.
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  • kimberlites plural form
  • kimberlites' possessive plural form
  • kimberlite's possessive singular form