Rhyolite
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɹaɪ.əˌlaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rhyolite is a noun meaning (geology) An igneous, volcanic (extrusive) rock, of felsic composition, with aphanitic to porphyritic texture.
Meaning
(geology) An igneous, volcanic (extrusive) rock, of felsic composition, with aphanitic to porphyritic texture.
Word Forms
- rhyolites
Synonyms for rhyolite
Depending on context, synonyms include liparite, quartz-trachyte.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include porphyry, tuff, spherulitic, porphyritic, tuffs, rhyodacite.
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