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- [dol-uh-rahyt]
- /ˈdɒl əˌraɪt/
- /dˈɒlərˌaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dol-uh-rahyt]
- /ˈdɒl əˌraɪt/
Definitions of dolerite word
- noun dolerite a coarse-grained variety of basalt. 1
- noun dolerite any of various other igneous rocks, as diabase. 1
- noun dolerite any basaltlike igneous rock whose composition can be determined only by microscopic examination. 1
- noun dolerite A dark, medium-grained igneous rock, typically with ophitic texture, containing plagioclase, pyroxene, and olivine. It typically occurs in dikes and sills. 1
- noun dolerite a dark basic intrusive igneous rock consisting of plagioclase feldspar and a pyroxene, such as augite; often emplaced in dykes 0
- noun dolerite any dark igneous rock whose composition cannot be determined with the naked eye 0
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Origin of dolerite
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < French dolérite < Greek doler(ós) deceitful (derivative of dólos wile) + French -ite -ite1
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Parts of speech for Dolerite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dolerite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dolerite usage trend in Literature
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