What is the meaning of dolomite?

noun

  • A kind of sedimentary rock resembling marble or limestone but rich in magnesium carbonate.
  • A light colored mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium; used as a ceramic and as fertilizer.
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