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dolomites
geographical name(Do-lo-mites)
range of the eastern Alps in northeastern Italy between the Adige and Piave rivers
dolomites
noun(Do-lo-mites)
a mineral CaMg(CO3)2 consisting of a calcium magnesium carbonate found in crystals and in extensive beds as a compact limestone
dolomites
noun(Do-lo-mites)
a limestone or marble rich in magnesium carbonate

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