VOLCANIC ROCK Synonyms
There are 8 synonyms of the phrase
volcanic rock.
(exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase volcanic rock. (close relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase volcanic rock. (close relations)
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Definition of VOLCANIC ROCK
Definition of VOLCANIC ROCK
Best Alternative Words for VOLCANIC ROCK
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andesite | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a dark grey volcanic rock | ||||||||
basalt | nounn | |||||||
noun • the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene | ||||||||
dacite | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a grey volcanic rock containing plagioclase and quartz and other crystalline minerals | ||||||||
obsidian | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • acid or granitic glass formed by the rapid cooling of lava without crystallization; usually dark, but transparent in thin pieces | ||||||||
pumice | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive verb • rub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen | ||||||||
rhyolite | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • very acid volcanic rock | ||||||||
scoria | nounn | |||||||
noun • the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals | ||||||||
tuff | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • hard volcanic rock composed of compacted volcanic ash |
Best Hypernyms For VOLCANIC ROCK
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
volcanic rock, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (1)
igneous rock