DOLOMITE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a kind of sedimentary rock resembling marble or limestone but rich in magnesium carbonate
Categories: Rock, Stone
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a light colored mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium; used as a ceramic and as fertilizer
Categories: Mineral
Synonyms
Dolomite, Bitter spar
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "dolomite" was borrowed from French dolomite.
🔗 Related Words
Déodat de Dolomieu – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Anglo-Norman French was a unique dialect that developed in England after the Norman invasion.