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peridotite

/pəˈrɪdətaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does peridotite mean?

noun

A type of igneous rock that is composed primarily of olivine and pyroxene minerals, typically found in the Earth's mantle.

Example

"The geologist studied the peridotite samples to understand the Earth's geological history."

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