dunites

[US]/ˈdjuːnaɪt/
[UK]/ˈduːnaɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a type of ultramafic rock consisting almost entirely of olivine

Phrases & Collocations

dunite rock

dunite formation

dunite sample

dunite mineral

dunite body

dunite texture

dunite origin

dunite deposit

dunite composition

dunite analysis

Example Sentences

dunite is a type of ultramafic rock.

the mineral composition of dunite includes olivine.

geologists study dunite to understand mantle processes.

dunite can be found in ophiolite complexes.

the presence of dunite indicates high-temperature conditions.

some industrial applications utilize dunite for refractory materials.

dunite is often associated with nickel deposits.

the extraction of minerals from dunite is economically significant.

research on dunite helps in understanding tectonic movements.

dunite can be used as a source of magnesium.

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