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DOLOMITES
Noun
dolomites
plural of dolomite
Etymology
Proper noun
Dolomites
A section of the Alps in north-eastern Italy.
Synonym: Dolomite Mountains
Source: Wiktionary
DOLOMITE
Dol"o*mite, n. Etym: [After the French geologist Dolomieu.] (Geol. & Min.)
Definition: A mineral consisting of the carbonate of lime and magnesia in varying proportions. It occurs in distinct crystals, and in extensive beds as a compact limestone, often crystalline granular, either white or clouded. It includes much of the common white marble. Also called bitter spar.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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