DIABASE


Meaning of DIABASE in English

[ 'dʌɪəbeɪs ]

■ noun Geology another term for dolerite .

Origin

C19: from Fr., formed irregularly as if from di- 'two' + base 'base', but perh. assoc. later with Gk diabasis 'transition'.

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