basalt
noun /bə'sɔlt/
- Definition
- the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'basalt': She showed great basalt during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
2
Consonants
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Length
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