DOLOMITE

dolomite. Dolomite, n. a calcareous earth or lime stone containing an unusual quantity of fixed air

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Dol″o‐mite (dŏl″ō̍‐mīt), n. [[After the French geologist Dolomieu.]] (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.