Tachylyte
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈtæk.əˌlaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tachylyte is a noun meaning (geology) A black, vitreous basalt of volcanic origin.
Meaning
(geology) A black, vitreous basalt of volcanic origin.
Word Forms
- tachylytes
Synonyms for tachylyte
Depending on context, synonyms include tachylite, wichtisite, wichtine, wichtyne.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tachylite, pseudotachylyte, pseudotachylite, tachyhydrite, tacharanite, talcite.
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