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单词 dolostone
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Definition of dolostone in English:

dolostone

nounˈdɒləstəʊnˈdɑləstoʊn
mass nounGeology
  • Rock consisting of dolomite.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • For petroleum engineering, this development is the most important aspect, especially when comparing limestone with dolostone sequences.
    • The entire north area consists of Quaternary sediments, while the surrounding uplands are dolostone, limestone, and sandstone of upper Silurian to lower Devonian origin, plus associated till.
    • The canyon system cuts down through marine sandstone, siltstone and dolostone.
    • A walk over the property turned up layers of promising dolostone that was loaded with pockets in several areas and a generous scattering of hand-dug pits of various ages.
    • Nodules and crystal groups of iron sulfide of Middle Devonian to Pennsylvanian age are frequently present in beds of black shale and coal or, less commonly, dolostone.

Origin

1940s: from dolomite + stone.

 
 

Definition of dolostone in US English:

dolostone

nounˈdäləstōnˈdɑləstoʊn
Geology
  • Rock consisting of dolomite.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The entire north area consists of Quaternary sediments, while the surrounding uplands are dolostone, limestone, and sandstone of upper Silurian to lower Devonian origin, plus associated till.
    • Nodules and crystal groups of iron sulfide of Middle Devonian to Pennsylvanian age are frequently present in beds of black shale and coal or, less commonly, dolostone.
    • A walk over the property turned up layers of promising dolostone that was loaded with pockets in several areas and a generous scattering of hand-dug pits of various ages.
    • For petroleum engineering, this development is the most important aspect, especially when comparing limestone with dolostone sequences.
    • The canyon system cuts down through marine sandstone, siltstone and dolostone.

Origin

1940s: from dolomite + stone.

 
 
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