VOLCANIC ROCK Synonyms
There are 8 synonyms of the phrase
volcanic rock.
(exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase volcanic rock. (close relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase volcanic rock. (close relations)
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Definition of VOLCANIC ROCK
Best Alternatives
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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 | ||||||
| dacite | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a grey volcanic rock containing plagioclase and quartz and other crystalline minerals | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| pumice | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive verb • rub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen | ||||||
| rhyolite | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • very acid volcanic rock | ||||||
| scoria | nounn | |||||
noun • the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals | ||||||
| tuff | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • hard volcanic rock composed of compacted volcanic ash | ||||||
Best Hypernyms For VOLCANIC ROCK
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
volcanic rock, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
igneous rock
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