MELAPHYRE Antonyms
Definition of MELAPHYRE
Best Opposite Words For MELAPHYRE
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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 | ||||||||
| diorite | nounn | |||||||
noun • a granular crystalline intrusive rock | ||||||||
| gabbro | nounn | |||||||
noun • one of a family of granular intrusive rocks | ||||||||
| 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) | ||||||||
| rhyolite | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • very acid volcanic rock | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| syenite | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • Granite. • An igneous rock composed of feldspar and hornblende. | ||||||||
