Definitions

1. noun

A type of rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of magma in the Earth’s crust, typically composed of peridotite.

“The researchers studied the ophiolite to understand the Earth’s tectonic history.”

2. noun

A geological formation or mass of rock that has been uplifted from the Earth’s mantle and exposed on the surface.

“The team of geologists explored the ophiolite to analyze its composition.”