word
peridotite
peh-RID-oh-tyte
pɛˈrɪdəˌtaɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
peridotite
Dictionary meaning
A dense, coarse-grained igneous rock that makes up most of the Earth's upper mantle.
Examples
- Diamonds form under the extreme pressure and temperature found in peridotite.
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