Gneissoid
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Gneissoid is an adjective meaning (geology) Having a structure similar to that of gneiss, or intermediate between that of gneiss and mica or granite.
Meaning
(geology) Having a structure similar to that of gneiss, or intermediate between that of gneiss and mica or granite.
More Meanings
- (geology) A metamorphic rock having the composition of a laminated granite
Word Forms
- gneissoids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include granitiform, granitoid, hypocrystalline, mesocrystalline, poikilitic, granophyric.
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