Definitions for kimberlite

kimberlite kim·ber·lite

Spelling: [kim-ber-lahyt]
IPA: /ˈkɪm bərˌlaɪt/

Kimberlite is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 332 anagrams from letters in kimberlite (beeiiklmrt).

Definitions for kimberlite

noun

  1. Petrology. a variety of micaceous peridotite, low in silica content and high in magnesium content, in which diamonds are formed.

Origin of kimberlite

1885-90; named after Kimberley, South Africa; see -ite1

Examples for kimberlite

"We placed the instruments without difficulty," Balgos began—and Connel's eye caught sight of the kimberlite samples on the table.

The diamonds at Kimberley are found in a blue earth, technically known as kimberlite and commonly called "blue ground."

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