Kimberlit

derNoun

kimberlite (rock)

English translations

  1. 01

    kimberlite

Word details

German meaning
Kimberlit ist ein seltenes, ultrabasisches magmatisches Gestein, das manchmal Diamanten enthält.
English meaning
Kimberlite is a rare, ultrabasic igneous rock that sometimes contains diamonds.
Synonym
Diamantgestein
German example
Die Kimberlit-Röhre war reich an Diamanten.
English example
The kimberlite pipe was rich in diamonds.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Kimberlit
Plural Form
die Kimberlite

Example sentences with “Kimberlit”

  1. Diamanten findet man oft in Kimberlit. (Diamonds are often found in kimberlite.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Kimberlit masculine?

Yes, it is a masculine noun (der Kimberlit).