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DOLOMITIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does dolomitic mean?
• DOLOMITIC (adjective)
The adjective DOLOMITIC has 1 sense:
1. relating to or consisting of dolomite
Familiarity information: DOLOMITIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Relating to or consisting of dolomite
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
dolomite (a kind of sedimentary rock resembling marble or limestone but rich in magnesium carbonate)
Derivation:
dolomite (a light colored mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium; used as a ceramic and as fertilizer)
dolomite (a kind of sedimentary rock resembling marble or limestone but rich in magnesium carbonate)
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