Definition

Relating to or made of a type of rock called dolomite, which is a mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate.

Example

The construction company used dolomitic limestone for the new building's foundation.

Conversation

Did you know that the rocks around here are really dolomitic?

Really? I’ve never heard that term before.

Yeah, it means they contain a lot of dolomite.

That’s interesting! I’ll have to read more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dolomitic is derived from 'Dolomite' (named after the French geologist Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu, who first described the rock), which refers to a type of limestone composed primarily of the mineral dolomite. The suffix '-ic' (meaning pertaining to) indicates that it relates to or is characteristic of dolomite. Therefore, dolomitic means pertaining to or characteristic of dolomite rock.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dolomite' as the type of rock, and remember that 'dolomitic' means something that is related to or characteristic of that rock.

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