Dolerite

//ˈdɑl.əˌɹaɪt// noun

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Noun

1
A type of fine-grained basaltic rock. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

diabase diabase

Etymology

From French dolérite, from Ancient Greek δολερός (dolerós, “deceitful, deceptive”), because it was easily confounded with diorite, + -ite.

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