APLITE Antonyms
Definition of APLITE
Best Opposite Words For APLITE
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| 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 | ||||||||
| gabbro | nounn | |||||||
noun • one of a family of granular intrusive rocks | ||||||||
| gneiss | nounn | |||||||
noun • a laminated metamorphic rock similar to granite | ||||||||
| granite | nounn | |||||||
noun • plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz • something having the quality of granite (unyielding firmness) | ||||||||
| limestone | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| peridotite | nounn | |||||||
noun • a dark coarse-grained igneous rock consisting principally of olivine | ||||||||
| sandstone | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.) | ||||||||
| schist | nounn | |||||||
noun • any metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers | ||||||||
| slate | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate • thin layers of rock used for roofing • a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers • a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices verb • designate or schedule • enter on a list or slate for an election • cover with slate | ||||||||
