The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DOLOMITE
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What does DOLOMITE mean?
DOLOMITE noun- A saline evaporite consisting of a mixed calcium and magnesium carbonate, with the chemical formula CaMg(CO3)2; it also exists as the rock dolostone.