peridotite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rock consisting of small crystals of olivine, pyroxene and hornblende; the major constituent of the Earth's mantle.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dəˌtaɪt/ /pəˈɹɪd.əˌtaɪt/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.doʊˌtaɪt/

Word forms

peridotite peridotites

Etymology

From peridot + -ite.

Derived words

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