kimberlite
kim
ˈkɪm
kim
ber
bər
bēr
lite
ˌlaɪt
lait
/kˈɪmbəlˌa‍ɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "kimberlite"in English

Kimberlite
01

a volcanic rock that often contains diamonds, formed during explosive eruptions from the Earth's mantle, and is of particular interest in diamond exploration and mining

Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
kimberlites
Examples
Diamond miners discovered a rich kimberlite deposit in the remote region, leading to increased diamond extraction.
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