olivine

noun

ol·iv·ine ˈä-lə-ˌvēn

: a usually greenish mineral that is a complex silicate of magnesium and iron used especially in refractories compare peridot

olivinic

ˌä-lə-ˈvi-nik

adjective

or olivinitic

ˌä-lə-və-ˈni-tik

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Hailey gave birth to son Jack Blues in August, which explains choosing the peridot, a gem derived from the common mineral olivine, one of the few gemstones that occur in only a single color that is one of the birthstones for that month. —

Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024 Another option is to neutralize the acid on site using alkaline minerals such as olivine or basalt. —

IEEE Spectrum, 26 Mar. 2024 Oil companies that are exploring olivine to help offset their carbon emissions can consider investing in carbon offset credits and supporting startups focused on carbon dioxide removal using olivine. —

Sahit Muja, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Utilizes minerals like olivine and peridotite that chemically react with CO₂, turning them into stable solid forms like carbonates which can be stored in the subsurface. —

Rob Van Straten, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for olivine