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Noun: diabase  'dI-u,beys
  1. A basic, dark-coloured, igneous rock, consisting essentially of a triclinic feldspar and pyroxene with magnetic iron
    "Diabase dikes are common features in many geological formations"

Derived forms: diabases

Type of: igneous rock

Encyclopedia: Diabase