Chert
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /t͡ʃɜːt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chert is a noun meaning (geology, uncountable) Massive, usually dull-colored and opaque, quartzite, hornstone, impure chalcedony, or other flint-like mineral.
Meaning
(geology, uncountable) Massive, usually dull-colored and opaque, quartzite, hornstone, impure chalcedony, or other flint-like mineral.
More Meanings
- (countable) A flint-like tool made from chert.
Word Forms
- cherts
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spilite, quartz, radiolarian, metachert, chertification, quartzine.
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