Meaning Of The Word Ophiolite

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What's The Definition Of Ophiolite?

ophiolite in American English
a widespread rock formation containing a mixture of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks, thought to be the result of sea-floor rifting or crustal plate collisions
noun: an assemblage of mafic igneous rocks representing remnants of former oceanic crust

ophiolite in British English
noun: a type of marble containing serpentine, normally used for ornamental purposes

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