"kimberlite pipe" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: kimberlite pipes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} kimberlite pipe (plural kimberlite pipes)
  1. (geology) A natural volcanic pipe composed of kimberlite, by which geological matter from deep within the Earth can be projected violently to the surface. Wikipedia link: kimberlite pipe Categories (topical): Geology
    Sense id: en-kimberlite_pipe-en-noun-QOJFrdWP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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