English Explanatory Dictionary

gneissoid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a structure similar to that of gneiss, or intermediate between that of gneiss and mica or granite
noun
  1. A metamorphic rock having the composition of a laminated granite

Word forms

gneissoid more gneissoid most gneissoid gneissoids

Etymology

From gneiss + -oid.

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