DIABASE Antonyms
Best Opposite Words For DIABASE
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
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| basalt | noun n | |||||
noun • the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene | ||||||
| gabbro | noun n | |||||
noun • one of a family of granular intrusive rocks | ||||||
| granite | noun n | |||||
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 | noun n | |||||
noun • a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals | ||||||
| marble | verb, noun v, 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 | ||||||
| rhyolite | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • very acid volcanic rock | ||||||
| sandstone | noun n | |||||
noun • a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.) | ||||||
| shale | noun n | |||||
noun • a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay | ||||||
| slate | verb, noun v, 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 | ||||||