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dolomite

/ˈdoʊl.əˌmaɪt/

Meanings
noun

白云石

A saline evaporite consisting of a mixed calcium and magnesium carbonate, with the chemical formula CaMg(CO3)2; it also exists as the rock dolostone.

Examples :

"The building's facade was constructed from dolomite, giving it a distinctive, slightly rough texture and a subtle grey color. "
这座建筑的正面是用白云石建造的，赋予它一种独特的、略显粗糙的质感和一种淡淡的灰色。
geology mineral chemistry substance material

Related Words

Illustration calcium

calcium noun

/ˈkælsi.əm/

钙， 钙元素

"My doctor recommended I take a calcium supplement to strengthen my bones. "

我的医生建议我服用钙片来增强骨骼。

Illustration building

building noun

/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

建造，建设。

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

这座桥的建造工程将在几周内完工。

Illustration evaporite

evaporite noun

/ɪˈvæpəɹaɪt/

蒸发岩，盐类沉积岩。

"After the puddle in the desert dried up, a white evaporite remained, showing where the salty water had been. "

沙漠里的水坑干涸后，留下了一层白色的盐花，表明这里曾经有咸水。

Illustration slightly

slightly adverb

/ˈslaɪtli/

稍微，略微。

"He was slightly built, but tall."

他身材略显单薄，但个子很高。

Illustration magnesium

magnesium noun

/ˌmæɡˈniːzi.əm/ /ˌmæɡˈnizi.əm/

镁

"The scientist used magnesium for the demonstration in the science lab. "

科学家在科学实验室的演示实验中使用了镁这种元素。

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

包括，组成。

"The project consists of three main parts. "

这个项目包括三个主要部分。

Illustration distinctive

distinctive noun

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

特点，特色，特征。

"Her distinctive laugh, a high-pitched giggle, could be heard across the entire playground. "

她那独特的笑声，一种尖锐的咯咯笑，整个操场都能听到。

Illustration dolostone

dolostone noun

/ˈdoʊloʊˌstoʊn/

白云岩，白云石岩。

"The hiking trail was made of crushed dolostone, giving it a distinctive light grey color and a rough surface. "

这条徒步小径是用碎白云岩铺成的，呈现出独特的浅灰色，表面也比较粗糙。

Illustration formula

formula noun

/ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/

公式，方程式

"The formula for calculating the area of a rectangle is length times width. "

计算长方形面积的公式是长乘以宽。

Illustration carbonate

carbonate noun

/ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.nət/ /ˈkɑɹbənət/

碳酸盐，碳酸酯

"The antacid tablet contained a carbonate to neutralize stomach acid. "

这种抗酸药片含有一种碳酸盐，用来中和胃酸。

Illustration constructed

constructed verb

/kənˈstɹʌktəd/

建造，构建.

"We constructed the radio from spares."

我们用备用零件组装了一台收音机。

Illustration chemical

chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

化学物质，化学品

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "

这位科学家研究了土壤样本的化学物质组成。