dolomite (n.)

  1. a kind of sedimentary rock resembling marble or limestone but rich in magnesium carbonate

  2. a light colored mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium; used as a ceramic and as fertilizer

    [ Syn: bitter spar ]

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