dolomite
noun/ˈdoʊləˌmaɪt/
Frequency rank: #18,010 most common English word
Meaning
A type of sedimentary rock or mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate.
Example sentence
The geologist pointed out that the canyon walls were made of dolomite, not limestone.
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