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dolomite

noun

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

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Word length
8
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
OL
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

ˈdɒl.əˌmaɪt

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noun

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

noun

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

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