DOLERITE


Meaning of DOLERITE in English

[ 'dɒlərʌɪt ]

■ noun Geology a dark, medium-grained igneous rock typically occurring in dykes and sills.

Origin

C19: from Fr. dolérite , from Gk doleros 'deceptive' (because it resembles diorite).

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