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- [doh-luh-mahyts, dol-uh-]
- /ˈdoʊ ləˌmaɪts, ˈdɒl ə-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [doh-luh-mahyts, dol-uh-]
- /ˈdoʊ ləˌmaɪts, ˈdɒl ə-/
Definitions of dolomites word
- noun dolomites a very common mineral, calcium magnesium carbonate, CaMg(CO 3) 2 , occurring in crystals and in masses. 1
- noun dolomites a rock consisting essentially or largely of this mineral. 1
- noun dolomites Plural form of dolomite. 1
- noun plural dolomites a mountain range in NE Italy: part of the Alps; formed of dolomitic limestone. Highest peak: Marmolada, 3342 m (10 965 ft) 0
- noun dolomites division of the E Alps, in N Italy: highest peak, 10,965 ft (3,342 m) 0
- noun dolomites plural of dolomite. 0
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Origin of dolomites
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
1785-95; < French, named after D. de Dolom(ieu) (1750-1801), French mineralogist; see -ite1
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Parts of speech for Dolomites
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dolomites popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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