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- [an-duh-zahyt]
- /ˈæn dəˌzaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-duh-zahyt]
- /ˈæn dəˌzaɪt/
Definitions of andesite word
- noun andesite a fine-grained tan or grey volcanic rock consisting of plagioclase feldspar, esp andesine, amphibole, and pyroxene 3
- noun andesite a dark-colored, fine-grained, extrusive igneous rock consisting chiefly of plagioclase feldspars with some biotite, hornblende, or pyroxene 3
- noun andesite a dark-colored volcanic rock composed essentially of plagioclase feldspar and one or more mafic minerals, as hornblende or biotite. 1
- noun andesite A dark, fine-grained, brown or grayish volcanic rock that is intermediate in composition between rhyolite and basalt. 1
- noun andesite (geology) A class of fine-grained intermediate igneous rock, of volcanic origin, containing mostly plagioclase feldspar. 0
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Origin of andesite
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; named after Andes; see -ite1
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Parts of speech for Andesite
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andesite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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