dolomite

/doh-luh-mahyt, dol-uh-/US // ˈdoʊ ləˌmaɪt, ˈdɒl ə- //UK // (ˈdɒləˌmaɪt) //

白云石,白云岩,白云矿,白云母

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : a very common mineral, calcium magnesium carbonate, CaMg2, occurring in crystals and in masses.
- : a rock consisting essentially or largely of this mineral.

In the Dolomite region, especially of recent times, climbing has made extraordinary progress.
Another remarkable feature of the Permian rocks is the occurrence of great beds of magnesian limestone, or dolomite.
Mixed with carbonate of lime, it forms magnesian limestone and dolomite.
Came to hills of dolomite, but all the rocks were covered with white lichens (ash-coloured).
Roads all plashy or running with water, oozes full, and rivulets overflowing; rocks of dolomite jutting out here and there.