Dunites

/ˈduːnaɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of dunite; multiple samples or deposits of this olivine-rich igneous rock.

Etymology

Simply the plural form of dunite, formed by adding the standard English plural suffix '-es' to a word ending in '-te'.

Kelly Says

When geologists study dunites from different locations—like samples from Earth's mantle brought up by volcanic activity or from meteorites—they're essentially reading the composition of Earth's deepest layers.

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