Definition of dolomite
dol´o`mite
Pronunciation:
dǒl´ô`mīt
n.
1.
(Geol. & Min.)
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
.
Related Words
rock
,
stone
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