Serpentinite
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Serpentinite is a noun meaning (geology) a metamorphic rock composed of serpentine minerals formed by the hydration of ultramafic rocks.
Meaning
(geology) a metamorphic rock composed of serpentine minerals formed by the hydration of ultramafic rocks.
Word Forms
- serpentinites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sheared, serpentinization, serpentine, lizardite, sericite, serpierite.
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