Where does “dolomitic” come from?
dolomitic (English) comes from English dolomite, from French dolomite — dolomite.
dolomitic (English): Of, pertaining to or containing dolomite
Definitions
- Of, pertaining to or containing dolomite
Ancestry of “dolomitic”, step by step
dolomitic traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via English dolomite
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | dolomite | A saline evaporite consisting of a mixed calcium... |
| 2 | French | dolomite | dolomite |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |
via French dolomitique
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | dolomitique | dolomitic |