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diabase

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌɪəbeɪs/
Definition of diabase

noun

Geology

Origin:

mid 19th century (originally denoting diorite): from French, formed irregularly as if from di- 'two' + base 'base' (thus 'rock with two bases', referring to the base minerals of diorite), but associated later perhaps with Greek diabasis 'transition'

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Definition of diabase in the US English dictionary
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