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kimberlite

Syllabification: (kim·ber·lite)
Pronunciation: /ˈkimbərˌlīt/

Definition of kimberlite

noun

Geology
  • a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock sometimes containing diamonds, found especially in South Africa and Siberia. Also called blue ground.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Kimberley + -ite1

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