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serpentinite

UK
/sɜːˈpɛntɪnaɪt/
US
/sɚˈpɛntɪˌnaɪt/

Translations

serpentinitenoun
serpentinites
pl
serpentiniteTerme de géologie.
The geologist examined the serpentinite to understand the region's tectonic history.
Le géologue a examiné la serpentinite pour comprendre l'histoire tectonique de la région.
serpentiniteadjective
UK
/sɜːˈpɛntɪnaɪt/
US
/sɚˈpɛntɪˌnaɪt/
Used attributively to describe something composed of or pertaining to serpentinite rock.
serpentinitiqueTerme de géologie.
The serpentinite mantle wedge influences the geochemical signature of the magma.
Le coin mantellique serpentinitique influence la signature géochimique du magma.

Definitions

serpentinitenoun
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.
serpentiniteadjective
Relating to, composed of, or characteristic of serpentinite rock.
The serpentinite mantle wedge influences the geochemical signature of the magma.
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