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Meaning of tholeiite | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈθoʊ.li.aɪt

Definitions

An igneous basaltic rock, formed from magma rich in magnesium and iron.

Equivalents

Suomi tholeiitti

Examples

“Correctly speaking, Hawaiian basalt is not just basalt, but is a special variety enriched in silica known as tholeiite.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Tholen tholepin tholin tholloside thollosidic acid Tholm

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