dowieite

/ˈdoʊwaɪt/ or /ˈdoʊaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term used to describe a type of dolostone, a type of sedimentary rock composed primarily of the mineral dolomite.

“Geologists discovered a unique dowieite formation in the Scottish Highlands.”

Synonyms

  • dolomite
  • dolostone

Antonyms

  • sandstone
  • silicate