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A common name of dolomite; -- so called because it contains magnesia, the soluble salts of which are bitter. See Dolomite.

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  1. A common name of dolomite; -- so called because it contains magnesia, the soluble salts of which are bitter. See Dolomite.
  2. n. a light colored mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium; used as a ceramic and as fertilizer
  3. A common name of dolomite; -- so called because it contains magnesia, the soluble salts of which are bitter. See Dolomite.
  4. A common name of dolomite; -- so called because it containsmagnesia, the soluble salts of which are bitter. See Dolomite.