dolerite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of fine-grained basaltic rock.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɒl.əˌɹaɪt/ /ˈdɑl.əˌɹaɪt/

Word forms

dolerite dolerites

Etymology

From French dolérite, from Ancient Greek δολερός (dolerós, “deceitful, deceptive”), because it was easily confounded with diorite, + -ite.

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