English Explanatory Dictionary

tholeiite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An igneous basaltic rock, formed from magma rich in magnesium and iron.

Pronunciation

/ˈθoʊ.li.aɪt/ /ˈθəʊ.lɪ.ʌɪt/

Word forms

tholeiite tholeiites

Etymology

From German Tholeiit, from Tholei (“a village in western Germany”).

Derived words

tholeiitic
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