Meaning of Peridotite | Babel Free
ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dəˌtaɪtDefinitions
A rock consisting of small crystals of olivine, pyroxene and hornblende; the major constituent of the Earth's mantle.
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“Varieties of peridotite are distinguished by their mineral composition; for example, dunite is a peridotite which is virtually all olivine, and a dense, dark green in colour.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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