andesite

noun
an·​des·​ite | \ ˈan-di-ˌzīt How to pronounce andesite (audio) \

Definition of andesite

: an extrusive usually dark grayish rock consisting essentially of oligoclase or feldspar

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Other Words from andesite

andesitic \ ˌan-​di-​ˈzi-​tik How to pronounce andesitic (audio) \ adjective

Examples of andesite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The main cone is made of andesite, dacite, and rhyodacite. Jennifer Earl, Fox News, "Hawaii's Kilauea volcano ranked among top 10 most dangerous in US," 16 May 2018

First Known Use of andesite

1837, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for andesite

German Andesit, from Andes

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