Translation guide
A type of mineral or rock composed mainly of calcium magnesium carbonate. In Japanese, it is usually referred to by its loanword name.
Referring to the mineral or rock dolomite
The standard loanword for dolomite, used in geology, industry, and everyday contexts.
この地域にはドロマイトの鉱床がある。
There are dolomite deposits in this region.
Literally 'bitter ash rock', a more technical or formal term for dolomite rock. Used in geological contexts.
苦灰岩は炭酸カルシウムマグネシウムからなる。
Dolomite consists of calcium magnesium carbonate.
An older or less common term for the mineral dolomite, literally 'white cloud stone'. Rarely used in modern contexts.
白雲石は装飾用に使われることがある。
Dolomite is sometimes used for decoration.