English Explanatory Dictionary

andesite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a class of fine-grained intermediate igneous rock, of volcanic origin, containing mostly plagioclase feldspar.

Pronunciation

/ˈæn.dɪˌsaɪt/ /ˈæn.dəˌsaɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-andesite.wav

Word forms

andesite andesites

Etymology

From Andes + -ite.

Derived words

andesitic meta-andesite
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