diabase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fine-grained igneous rock composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar.

Pronunciation

/ˈdaɪ.əˌbeɪs/ En-diabase.ogg

Word forms

diabase diabases

Etymology

From French diabase, from Ancient Greek διάβασις (diábasis).

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