DOLE RITE
əˌraɪt noun Petrology.
1.
a coarse-grained variety of basalt.
2.
any of various other igneous rocks, as diabase.
3.
any basaltlike igneous rock whose composition can be determined only by microscopic examination.
Origin:
1830–40; < French dolérite < Greek doler(ós) deceitful (derivative of dólos wile) + French -ite -ite1
1830–40; < French dolérite < Greek doler(ós) deceitful (derivative of dólos wile) + French -ite -ite1
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dolerite (ˈdɒləˌraɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a dark basic intrusive igneous rock consisting of plagioclase feldspar and a pyroxene, such as augite; often emplaced in dykes |
| 2. | any dark igneous rock whose composition cannot be determined with the naked eye |
| [C19: from French dolérite, from Greek doleros deceitful; so called because of the difficulty of determining its composition] | |
| doleritic | |
| —adj | |
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