phyllite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of metamorphic rock formed from clay-rich sediments called pelites.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɪlˌaɪt/

Word forms

phyllite phyllites

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φῠ́λλον (phŭ́llon, “leaf”) + -ite.

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