serpentinite

UK
/sɜːˈpɛntɪnaɪt/
US
/sɚˈpɛntɪˌnaɪt/
serpentinitesubstantiv
serpentinites
Pl.
Übersetzungen
Serpentinite is a rock composed mainly of serpentine minerals.
Серпентинит — это порода, состоящая главным образом из серпентиновых минералов.
Definitionen
A metamorphic rock composed primarily of one or more serpentine group minerals, often greenish in color and formed by the alteration of ultramafic rocks.
The geologist examined the serpentinite to understand the region's tectonic history.
serpentiniteadjektiv
UK
/sɜːˈpɛntɪnaɪt/
US
/sɚˈpɛntɪˌnaɪt/
Used attributively to describe something composed of or pertaining to serpentinite rock.
Definitionen
Relating to, composed of, or characteristic of serpentinite rock.
The serpentinite mantle wedge influences the geochemical signature of the magma.