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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of a class of fine-grained intermediate igneous rock, of volcanic origin, containing mostly plagioclase feldspar. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a dark grey volcanic rock wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

adesite

Etymology

From Andes + -ite.

Related phrases

meta-andesite

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