Logo
dictionary thesaurus

spilosite

noun
spi·​lo·​site | \ ˈspīləˌsīt\
plural -s

Definition of spilosite

: a spotted schistose rock produced by contact metamorphism of clay slate usually by diabase

History and Etymology for spilosite

German spilosit, from Greek spilos spot + German -it -ite

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

devise

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!