Found 2 items, similar to dolomite.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: dolomite dolomite n 1: a kind of sedimentary rock resembling limestone but consisting almost entirely of the mineral dolomite 2: a light colored mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium; used as a ceramic and as fertilizer
English → English (gcide) Definition: dolomite dolomite \dol"o*mite\ (d[o^]l"[-o]*m[imac]t), n. [After the French geologist Dolomieu.] (Geol. & Min.) A mineral consisting of the carbonate of lime and magnesia in varying proportions. It occurs in distinct crystals, and in extensive beds as a compact limestone, often crystalline granular, either white or clouded. It includes much of the common white marble. Also called bitter spar. [1913 Webster]