hyalomylonite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of mylonite formed under a more extreme degree of deformation, resulting in a smoother, glassy or shiny texture.

Word forms

hyalomylonite hyalomylonites

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὕαλος (húalos, “glassy”) + Ancient Greek μυλών (mulṓn, “mill”) + -ite.

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