Diabase

Translation of "diabase" into Russian

Noun

diabases pl

The geologist collected a sample of diabase from the quarry.

Геолог собрал образец диабаза из карьера.

Noun

A fine-grained, dark-colored igneous rock composed mainly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene, often used in construction and as a decorative stone.

The quarry was known for its high-quality diabase, which was used in building the city's new bridge.

Adjective

Made of, containing, or relating to diabase.

The geologists collected samples from the diabase sill.