tholeiitic

[US]/θəʊlɪˈɪtɪk/
[UK]/θoʊlɪˈɪtɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.pertaining to tholeiitic basalt

Phrases & Collocations

tholeiitic basalt

tholeiitic magma

tholeiitic series

tholeiitic rock

tholeiitic composition

tholeiitic trend

tholeiitic origin

tholeiitic environment

tholeiitic differentiation

tholeiitic formation

Example Sentences

tholeiitic basalt is commonly found in oceanic crust.

geologists often study tholeiitic magma for volcanic research.

the tholeiitic series is important in understanding plate tectonics.

tholeiitic rocks can provide insights into the earth's mantle.

many oceanic islands are formed from tholeiitic lavas.

tholeiitic compositions are often associated with mid-ocean ridges.

research on tholeiitic basalts helps in understanding mantle processes.

tholeiitic and alkaline magmas have distinct geochemical characteristics.

the classification of tholeiitic and calc-alkaline rocks is crucial.

tholeiitic volcanism is a key feature of certain tectonic settings.

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