Translation guide
A type of dark igneous rock, also known as diabase. In Japanese, it is referred to using specific geological terms.
Referring to the rock type dolerite/diabase in a scientific or technical context.
The most common direct loanword for dolerite, used in geological contexts.
この地域にはドレライトの岩脈が多く見られる。
Many dolerite dikes can be seen in this area.
The traditional Japanese term for dolerite/diabase, literally 'shining green rock'. Used in older or formal geological literature.
Loanword from 'diabase', sometimes used interchangeably with dolerite, but less common in Japanese.
ダイアベースはドレライトと同義とされることがある。
Diabase is sometimes considered synonymous with dolerite.
輝緑岩は玄武岩と似た組成を持つ。
Dolerite has a composition similar to basalt.