Where does “microdolerite” come from?
microdolerite (English) comes from English dolerite, from Ancient Greek δολερός, from Ancient Greek δόλος — trick, deceit; wiles; bait.
microdolerite (English): A form of dolerite that has very small grains
Definitions
- A form of dolerite that has very small grains
Ancestry of “microdolerite”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | dolerite | A type of fine-grained basaltic rock |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | δολερός | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | δόλος | trick, deceit; wiles; bait |