BASALT Antonyms
Definition of BASALT
Best Opposite Words For BASALT
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| chalk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a soft whitish calcite • a pure flat white with little reflectance • an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant • a piece of calcite or a similar substance, usually in the shape of a crayon, that is used to write or draw on blackboards or other flat surfaces verb • write, draw, or trace with chalk | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| marble | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material • a small ball of glass that is used in various games • a sculpture carved from marble verb • paint or stain like marble | ||||||||
| quartzite | nounn | |||||||
noun • hard metamorphic rock consisting essentially of interlocking quartz crystals | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| shale | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
