Diabases

/ˈdaɪəbeɪsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of diabase; multiple specimens or formations of dark fine-grained igneous rock.

Etymology

Regular English plural formation from diabase by adding -es.

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The plural form shows how technical geology vocabulary follows standard English rules even for Greek-derived terms—making scientific language accessible across different contexts.

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