PERIDOTITE
(noun)Definitions
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Peridotite.
Peridotite - as a noun
A dark coarse-grained igneous rock consisting principally of olivine
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
igneous rockHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The Earth's mantle is mainly composed of peridotite."
"Kimberlite, a volcanic rock that often contains diamonds, is derived from peridotite."
"The melting of peridotite can generate magmas that form basaltic lavas."
"Metamorphism of peridotite can lead to the formation of serpentinite."
"Dunite is a variety of peridotite that is almost completely composed of the mineral olivine."
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Is PERIDOTITE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, peridotite is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PERIDOTITE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is PERIDOTITE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, peridotite is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPERIDOTITE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is PERIDOTITE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, peridotite is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPERIDOTITE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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