dolerite (B1)
noun
Definition
dolerite means a fine-grained basaltic rock. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The article uses dolerite to mean a fine-grained basaltic rock.
The teacher asked students to find dolerite in the reading.
Check the words around dolerite to choose the right meaning.
How to Use dolerite
- a/the dolerite (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a dolerite."
- dolerite in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked dolerite in context before translating it."
Synonyms of dolerite
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