English Explanatory Dictionary

quartzite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A metamorphic rock from sandstone, consisting of interlocking grains of quartz.

Pronunciation

/ˈk(w)ɔːtˌsaɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-quartzite.wav /ˈk(w)ɔɹtˌsaɪt/

Word forms

quartzite quartzites

Etymology

From quartz + -ite.

Derived words

metaquartzite orthoquartzite quartzitic
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