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dolomite

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As a noun, dolomite means an evaporite consisting of a mixed calcium and magnesium carbonate, with the chemical formula CaMg(CO3)2.

Meanings of dolomite

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noun

  1. mineralAn evaporite consisting of a mixed calcium and magnesium carbonate, with the chemical formula CaMg(CO3)2; it also exists as the rock dolostone.

  2. A kind of sedimentary rock resembling marble or limestone but rich in magnesium carbonate

  3. A light colored mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium; used as a ceramic and as fertilizer

    Similar: bitter spar

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noun: a light colored mineral consisting of calcium magnesium c…
bitter spar

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